Treasures in heaven...

Colossians 3:2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

We are on our marks Father, help us get set on things above and go into the world in the name of Jesus. Let us not be weighted down by worldly things but be mindful of our assignment to bring you glory. Michelle’s assignment is weighty right now Lord, we pray for her strength in you. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

Meeting the demands of the day.

Lamentations 3:27 It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth

Thank you Lord for the joy of life and the strength to live it. Surround Michelle with your presence and protection as she meets the demands of her day. Walk before her and carry her when needed. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

Enduring temptation

1 Peter 1: 6 – 7 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: ⁷That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perishes, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

Our Father, sometimes the weight of temptation is great and we struggle under the load. Thank you that our endurance and victory will give the Lord Jesus glory when He appears. May Michelle grow in strength and dependence on you. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray. Amen

The Joy of the Lord is our strength.

Nehemiah 8:10 Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our LORD: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.

Your people celebrated Father, when they heard your Word. At first, they wept but encouraged by Nehemiah they celebrated in the strength of the hearing and understanding of your Word. I pray that Michelle hear your Word regularly and be strengthened by it. I pray that the joy of hearing from you give strength to her heart. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen

Strengthened by His might, patient with joy.

Colossians 1: 11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness.

Dear Father, Your glorious power gives us strength and in that strength, we can have patience with joy. Sometimes Father, days are long, sometimes trials are long and do not seem to have an end. Remind Michelle, remind all of us who call on the name of Jesus that the ability to hold on and hold out comes from you and that we can endure, not with a weary spirit but with joy knowing that you never leave or forsake us, and that you will carry us through. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen

Our strength is small

Proverbs 24:10 If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.

Father we know days of adversity will come and surely we will faint in those days if we are not rooted and grounded in our relationship with you. Draw Michelle nearer to you each day; fill her heart with love, wisdom, and understanding to help her through days of adversity. Give her your strength. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

...thy strength is small

God’s grace is sufficient for us

2 Corinthians 12: 9 – 10 9And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

O Lord, give us the desire to be reflections of your Son the Lord Jesus. On good days and bad, in sickness and health. When men and women sing our praise, when they scorn and ridicule us, cause Michelle, cause all of us who bear the name of Jesus Christ to take joy in honoring Him through our weaknesses. Hard lessons Lord but you have promised to sustain us and when we are weak to give us your strength. Thank you for being our God. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen

My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.

Prayer to God for Strength

Psalm 38: 10 My heart pants, my strength fails me: as for the light of my eyes, it also is gone from me.

The words of the old hymn come to mind Father.



I need thee,


O I need thee,


Every hour I need thee.


O bless me now my Savior,


I come to thee.


Stir up in Michelle the hunger and thirst for you. Thank you for being able to provide and supply all of her needs, according to your riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Amen.

A prayer of confidence in God

Luke 23:46 And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.

Dear Father, Thank you for the example of our Lord Jesus Christ who showed us what to do in times of trial, persecution and distress. Help us to call upon you, cry out to you, and commit ourselves to you. In those times when it seems like we can’t do anything right. On those days when it seems that no one understands or is our side, cause us to remember, cause Michelle to remember that Jesus found His strength, His will to continue doing what you sent Him to do in crying out. You are our very present help in time of trouble. Thank you again Lord. 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

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.

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.