Peace passing all understanding

Philippians 4:6,7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

 

Father in Heaven, If Michelle feels any anxiety, then help her to remember that Your Word instructs us to talk to You about that matter. Like a good father, You are concerned for her emotional state. And while You may not deliver her from fears in the way that she thinks, You will give her peace of mind which by the world's standards is strange given the circumstances. Lord may she also remember not just to ask and receive, but to give back to You with thanksgiving. Cause her to be able to think back on how You have recently delivered her and give You thanks for doing so. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.

A prayer for patience in suffering

Romans 8:18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

Thank you Father that you have promised never to leave us or forsake us. Help Michelle to remember that you are always there for her. When others criticize, when she is misunderstood, when frustration abounds calm her spirit with your presence. Remind her and all of us who name Jesus Christ as Lord that the best is yet to come. Thank you for the opportunities and ventures of this life, thank you more for the wonders and beauties of heaven that we will experience for all eternity. We give you all glory, honor, and praise in the Jesus’ name. Amen

A prayer of praise – no other God beside thee

Isaiah 45:6 That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is none beside me. I am the LORD, and there is none else.

You are the Lord, beside you there is no other. Thank you for being our great Sovereign God, creator, sustainer, and ruler of the entire universe. Watch over Michelle as only you can. Keep her safe and remind her of your presence and power. May she find comfort in praise. In the name of Jesus. Amen

Praise all day long

Psalm 113:3 (King James Version)

³From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD's name is to be praised

Thank you Father for being our great God. All day, every day you are with us. Be with Michelle throughout her day. Remind her of your presence and activity in her life. May words of praise raise from her heart and be lifted up to you. You are worthy of all glory, honor and praise. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Thank you

Philippians 1: 3"I thank my God upon every remembrance of you."

Today Father I just want to say thank you for Michelle and her family. I am so encouraged and motivated by their presence in the Whitehouse. The new sights and visions their lives create in our nation are wonderful. Thank you again for her, keep her safe, bless her life, draw her closer to you. In Jesus Christ our Lord's name I pray. Amen

Glory in knowing God

Jeremiah 9: 23—24 Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: 24 But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.

Thank you Father, that you allow us to know you. That you are generous in revealing yourself to us in many ways. May Michelle find new and exciting things about you each day. As she grows in you may you shine through her. In her home, in public, in private. May she always have that inner peace that comes from knowing and giving you glory. In Jesus' name. Amen

2 Timothy 3: 16 -17 "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works...”

Dear Father you have said in another place “We are God’s workmanship” (Ephesians 2:10) I have a request of my own and I don’t know what Michelle wants to be but I want to be a work that when you look at me you say “well done”. I know I have a long way to go, but I am comforted by knowing that I can keep diving into your Word and be confident that it is bringing about changes and transformations in me even when I’m not always cooperative. And so I also pray for Michelle, day by day their lives are under a microscope and everyone who is looking does not have their best interest at heart. I am praying Father with all my heart that she know you, know your Word and find that comfort and confidence that I find in you. Thank you for being such an available God, who loves and cares for us, who protects us from our enemies, who speaks to us through the Word, and who never leaves or forsakes us. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen

Acceptable in His sight

Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.

Thank you Father for being our God and always being with us. Sometimes we forget that we are in your presence even if we are not thinking of you. I ask today that Michelle feel your presence in her life each and every moment, that she take comfort in knowing your nearness. And not only comfort but motivation to serve you in ways that are acceptable to you. As she speaks, and thinks and ponders and wonders and muses - may she remember your loving presence. May the words of her mouth and the meditations of her heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, our strength and our Redeemer. In the name of Jesus Christ our Saviour and Lord. Amen

Meditating on the Word of God

Psalm 1: 1 - 2 " Blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful .2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law he meditates day and night."

Dearest Father, This verse encourages us more about your Word, more about time in your Wrod, more about sitting with you, relishing your presence, seeing your reflections through lyour Words. I pray the desires of Michelle's heart include getting to know you and living for you and that your Word is her vehicle of choice. I pray she is never too busy, never too tired, never too preoccupied to find time with you. I pray that "you alone are her heart's desire and she longs to worship you." In Jesus' name. Amen

Grace through strength in Jesus Christ

2 Timothy 2:1............be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

Dearest Father, grace, undeserved favor from you. Grace, abundant blessings in spite of ourselves. Grace, sufficient for all of our needs. Grace, bestowed on us through your son, the Lord Jesus. How I bless your name and ask your grace to be upon Michelle, that she would feel and know beyond the shadow of a doubt that you are her sustainer. You are her God and that Jesus is her Savior. I pray that she know the wonderful warmth of closeness with you. Closeness with you, the Sovreign God of this universe, that comes from grace that is in Christ Jesus. Amen

Patience

Jas 1:4..............But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

Father in heaven, Our world is in a rush, a hurry, no time to wait. Teach us to wait on you. Our lives are a jumble of appointments, meetings, to do lists and tasks. Teach us to sit with you. No matter how busy, no matter how flustered. May Michelle learn, as we all must, to look to and wait on you. In Jesus Name. Amen

Steadfastness

2 Thessalonians 3:5 says, "May the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's perseverance."

Father, I imagine some days that Michelle may get weary. Tired of the constant prying eyes and sometimes insincere motives. May she be reminded that your eyes are on her always and the your love has sustaining and keeping power. May the love, the Word and the rule of Christ dwell in her richly. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Spiritual understanding and knowing God's will

Colossians 1:9 says, "For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding."

The Apostle Paul prayed to you Father for the Christians he knew and loved. He was always talking to you about them. He never stopped. And so I pray for Michelle, talking to you about her because I believe it is your will that she be supported in this way. And just as Paul asked for the Christians he knew and loved. I pray for her. I do not know her personally, but I know that you have moved and worked in her life and placed her in the view of all the world for a time such as this. And I know as Paul knew that talking to you, interceding for others is a gift of support like no other. I pray and ask you Father to fill Michelle with the knowledge of your will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding."May she walk in your light and your love. In Jesus' name Amen.

Discernment:

Philippians 1:9-11 says, "And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ - to the glory and praise of God"

Our Father in Heaven, I pray that Michelle increase in her knowledge and insight into who you are, for the more we know about you the more we love you. The more we love you the more we are able to be wise in our thinking and decision making. May Michelle's influence and impact reflect the presence of Jesus Christ, His purity and His righteousness, all to the glory an praise of you, our Father. In the name of our matchless Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Strength and knowledge of God's love

Ephesians 3:16-19 says, "I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge-that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God."

Thank you Father for the wonderful warmth, power, strength and fellowship of your love. May Michelle know deeply the love of Christ and may it shine through her as she moves about and touches others. May her family, friends and associates feel the peace that comes from you when they are in her presence and may they be motivated to seek relationship with you as a result. Thank you for all you have assigned her hands to do. Thank you for your great and immeasurable love for us. Help us to love you deeply in return. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Wisdom and power

Ephesians 1:18-20 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength.

Dear Father, I am praying that Michelle have an enlightened heart so she can see: hope that is available in Christ Jesus, the wonderful riches of eternal relationship, glorious inheritance, and the mighty power available to her. Remind her that there is nothing you cannot help her with or through and that your great love for her can be seen and felt each and every day. May she blossom and grow in the warmth of your love. In the name of the Lord Jesus. Amen

Hope of the Resurrection

1Pe 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

Dear Father, During the time when we think about the resurrection of your Son the Lord Jesus Christ, I am praying that Michelle and family recognize and celebrate the hope you can given us. You have shown great mercy to us who had no way to be forgiven and cleansed from our sins. You have sent us the Son, the perfect substitution, the perfect ransom and then raised Him from the dead to prove His power. How we love you and praise you for this provision for the redemption of our souls. May Michelle's Easter be blessed and filled with thoughts of You. In the matchless name of Jesus Christ our Lord and resurrected Savior. Amen

Joy

"In Your presence is fullness of Joy!" Psalm 16:11

Father, thank you first just for your presence in our lives. You are the Almighty God of this universe and creator of everything yet you desire relationship with us. You desire to fill our lives with good things. How humbled we are to know of your love for us in spite of ourselves. And so I pray today for Michelle that she would find joy. Joy from spending time with you, joy from knowing that regardless of circumstances your presence is always a reason for joy. As the hymn says "when all around my soul gives way, you then are all my hope and stay." Help Michelle to choose joy, joy that comes from knowing you. Overflow her heart with the wonderful blessing of feeling your nearness. Thank you for walking with us, talking with us and telling us we are your own. In your presence is truly the fullness of joy. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen

Freedom from worry

Philippians 4:6 Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.7 And God’s peace which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Father, Teach us not to look at all that is going on in the world with just our physical eyes. Help us to remember that You have everything under control. May Your peace that passes all understanding keep Michelle as day by day, hour by hour she looks to You, seeks You, loves You and gets to know You better. Thank you for being the great and awesome God that You are. Make Yourself manifest, as You promised, so that our faith may increase. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Her children arise up, and call her blessed

Proverbs 31:23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

Father, Michelle is a mother. Two bright, beautiful and bubbly school age girls who need their parents' love as much as they need breath. Give Michelle whatever it is that she needs to be the mother with the right balance of wisdom and frivolity; discipline and fun; always covered with love..always looking to You to lead, guide and direct. May the children obey and trust their parents and learn that You are the giver of every good and perfect gift. Bless her, her husband Barack, and her daughters Sasha and Malia. Shield them from prying eyes and jealous hearts. Prosper their lives as only You can. Thank you for your love, may we return it to you. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen