Thankful Friday Blessings February 14, 2025

Thankful Friday Blessings

Dear God, I give You honor, and I give You praise. I thank You because You’re a God who doesn’t look at my appearance; You look at my heart. My prayer is that when You look at me, You see a willing heart. May You find me to be one who fully trusts in You and fully relies on You. I pray that the Holy Spirit would help me to store Your word in my heart so that I may not sin against You. You’re the only one who can truly transform my heart, so right now, I invite You in. If there’s any unforgiveness or bitterness, I pray that You would set me free. As Your word tells me, help me to seek first the kingdom of God and its righteousness. Let this be my heart’s desire. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. -Psalm 51:10

In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Heavenly Father, here I am before You this morning, surrendering my life completely into Your hands. I offer You all that I am—my soul, my thoughts, my emotions. I belong entirely to You. Heal every wound in my heart, remove any pain or sorrow that lingers within me, and transform my tears into joy.

Lord, I need You deeply. Walk with me throughout this day and never leave my side, for without You, I cannot move forward. Do not let me grow weak or discouraged in the face of challenges, whether they be mine or those of my loved ones. I place myself in Your hands at the start of this day, trusting in Your promises of love and salvation. May my heart praise You with all its strength each day, recognizing Your constant and loving presence that never abandons me.

I know You hear this prayer with care and love. You understand the thoughts and desires I keep in my heart, even those I cannot express. Only You know what is truly good and necessary for my soul, and I trust fully in Your plans. Thank You for allowing me to begin my day with Your blessings, for showering me with Your grace, and for showing me Your power. You are the source of my strength and my peace.

I want to live each day acknowledging Your presence and the love that sustains me. Fill my being with Your presence, Lord, so that nothing and no one may shake the faith I have placed in You. Guide me and speak to my heart so I may know the steps I must take. Teach me to discern when to remain silent and when to raise my voice with courage and truth. Help me to read the story of my life with wisdom and to face challenges with steadfastness, always aligned with Your will.

Lord, Your presence is the greatest blessing, and I long for it to remain with me always. The joy You give is incomparable. In this prayer and throughout my entire life, I desire to stay by Your side, allowing myself to be embraced by the tenderness of Your heart. May Your gaze be my refuge and Your ears my comfort so that every step I take is filled with Your peace and unfailing love.