Saturday Blessings!

Prayer of the Day: Lord, teach me to pray! Guide me to a deeper, more powerful connection to you, in our quiet time, on the go, and in every situation, amen.

One of the most important, life-changing prayers a person can ever utter is: “Lord, teach me to pray.” It’s not simply, “Lord, teach me to pray,” but “Lord, teach me to pray.” You see, simply knowing about prayer is not enough; we have to know how to pray—to talk and listen to God—as individuals who are in an intimate, dynamic personal relationship with the God to whom we pray. Although there are principles of prayer that apply to everyone, we are individuals and God will lead each of us to pray and communicate with Him in uniquely personal ways.

There was a time when I attended many “prayer seminars,” and then attempted to duplicate in my prayer experience what I heard others say about the way they prayed. Eventually, though, I realized God had a personalized prayer plan for me—a way for me to talk to Him and listen to Him most effectively—and I needed to find out what that was. I started by saying, “Lord, teach me to pray.” God answered me in a powerful way and brought wonderful improvements to my prayer life. If you want to enjoy a deeper, intimate, powerful relationship with God through prayer, I encourage you to say, “Lord, teach me to pray.” He’ll do it, and you’ll soon find greater freedom and effectiveness in your prayer life. God will lead you in a unique, fresh plan that works wonderfully for you.

It’s Friday! That means the week is coming to a close and weekend near. This is a great time to go to Friday night service at church. But if you can’t make it to church you can still enjoy God’s presence at home in prayer!

Prayer is powerful and something we should do daily. God desires to hear from His children. Therefore, we will be looking at prayers that we can pray on Fridays.

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we gather on this Saturday, February 17, 2024, we come before you with hearts filled with gratitude for the gift of this new day. Thank you for your never-ending love and the countless blessings you pour out upon us each and every day.

On this day, we ask for your guidance and strength to navigate through its joys and challenges. Grant us wisdom to make decisions that honor you, and courage to face whatever may come our way with faith and perseverance.

Bless our relationships, Lord. Strengthen the bonds of love, understanding, and compassion among family members, friends, and all those we encounter. Help us to be instruments of your peace and grace in the lives of others.

As we embark on the tasks and activities of this day, may we do everything with hearts full of love and gratitude. May our actions and words reflect your light and goodness to those around us, spreading hope and joy wherever we go.

We commit this day into your hands, trusting in your unfailing love and providence. May your blessings overflow in our lives, and may we be channels of your blessings to others.

In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Father God, Thank You for Your amazing power and work in my life. Thank You for Your sacrifice on the cross so that we might have true freedom and eternal life. Help me to set my eyes and hearts on you this Friday. Revive my spirit, fill me with your Holy Spirit. I love you, Lord and want more and more of You in my life. So, please help to draw closer to You. In the precious name of Jesus, amen.