“Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.” 1 Peter 4:12 Dear Father God, Thank You for the reminders that we are not of this world; we are of the body of Christ. To Him be all the glory. Grant that I set my eyes on things above, in the heavenly place, not on the pestilence of the earth and the preference for the blazing inferno. Allow me to release my ego and pride so that I

"Whoever speaks must do so as one speaking the very words of God; whoever serves must do so with the strength that God supplies, so that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ.” 1 Peter 4:11 Dear Father God, Creator and omnipresent, Thank You for how all Your creation worships You through song and frequencies; the entire world rejoices! Forgive how we allow Satan to restrict and remove our praise and give us reasons not to serve. Forgive our ego and pride whe

“Be hospitable to one another without complaining.” 1 Peter 4:9 Dear Heavenly Father, I praise You and acknowledge that You are omnipresent, always working in my life. Grant that I am always grateful and that my heart is continuously full of gratitude and cognizant of how far You have brought me - and so grateful for where You will take me. Grant that I am able to communicate this joy to all that You bring in my path; this gratitude and the eternal hope we have in Jesus, the

“Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.” 1 Peter 4:10 Dear Father God, Creator of all, I praise You and thank You for being wonderfully made for a time such as this. Thank ou for the unmerited favor of such divine gifts to serve You and others. Grant that I am a living sacrifice, a holy tabernacle, an empty vessel, filled with Your Spirit to maximize Your gifts, in order to further the kingdom. Grant tha

“The end of all things is near; therefore be serious and discipline yourselves for the sake of your prayers.” 1 Peter 4:7 Dear Father God, Creator of all, I trust in You and thank You for creating me for a time such as this. Thank You for how You grow, shape, and form me into the man I am becoming, an effective servant for the author and finisher of my faith, Jesus, the name above all other names, the beginning and the end. Grant that I effectively release my ego and pride, e

“Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same intention (for whoever has suffered in the flesh has finished with sin), so as to live for the rest of your earthly life no longer by human desires but by the will of God.” 1 Peter 4:1-2 Dear Father God, Creator of all, I praise You and thank You for how I am wonderfully made, perfect in Your image, a true miracle, with power and strength found through the Holy Spirit and my Lord Jesus. Wash away

“But even if you do suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear, and do not be intimidated,” 1 Peter 3:14 Dear Father God, I praise You and thank You for creating me for a time such as this, when spiritual warfare is rampant and we need Your armor more than ever. Thank You for calling me into battle to share the good news of Your Son with others. With Jesus, I have the power to do all things. Even though I walk daily in the world, the shadow of

“Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind.” 1 Peter 3:8 Dear Father God, in the name of Jesus, I praise You and ask that man’s heart be softened. I ask that baptized brothers stop quarreling and arguing over who will be greater in Your kingdom. I ask that Satan stop polluting their minds. I ask that more people know the truth, recognize truth, know Your voice, and stop relying on their own limited understandi

“When he was abused, he did not return abuse; when he suffered, he did not threaten; but he entrusted himself to the one who judges justly.” 1 Peter 2:23 Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of all, Thank You for always being in control. Forgive our foolish attempts at lashing out, worshipping mortals, worshipping false idols, trying to cause division; all of which mock You. Forgive our childish behavior and our placing our trust in the ruler of the world rather than in You. Forgive

“Beloved, I urge you as aliens and exiles to abstain from the desires of the flesh that wage war against the soul.” 1 Peter 2:11 Dear Heavenly Father, I praise You and thank You for creating me for a time such as this. Thank You for choosing me and Your willingness to grow, shape, and form me into the man You designed me to be. Grant that I fully empty myself daily, so that I am able to be filled with Your Spirit, and become dead to sin; truly free. Yea, though I walk through

“For the Lord's sake accept the authority of every human institution, whether of the emperor as supreme, or of governors, as sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. For it is God's will that by doing right you should silence the ignorance of the foolish.” 1 Peter 2:13-15 Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of all, Thank You for creating us for a time such as this. Thank You for emboldening us to walk confidently with Jesus as our Savior and our Lo

“Like newborn infants, long for the pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow into salvation— if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.” 1 Peter 2:2-3 Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of all, I praise You; the world hums with songs of delight as all creation rejoices each morning. Grant that more seek the pure Spiritual milk, the truth, Your truth, not someone’s opinion that might be leading them astray, like wanderless sheep. Grant that more utilize their spiritua

“Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, and all guile, insincerity, envy, and all slander.” 1 Peter 2:1 Dear Lord God, I pray that all of us are better able to guard our hearts to be a true reflection of our Savior and Lord, Jesus the Christ. I pray that more of us are better able to love other Christians and rise above the example set by many pastors. Help me remove my ego and pride so that I can see You clearly, loving all. Grant that my family is able to discern the tru

“so as to live for the rest of your earthly life no longer by human desires but by the will of God.” 1 Peter 4:2 Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of all, Thank You for creating each of us with a divine purpose, known to You, and known to us once we stop pursuing earthly desires and fully trust in You. Thank You for the free will to make this choice and discovery. Thank You for the journey to realize it and how we are blessed once we embrace it. Thank You for Your patience and di

“Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honor.” John 12:26 Dear Lord Jesus, Thank You for what You do for me daily and Your willingness to accept my outstretched hand. Grant me the continued strength to deny myself daily and carry my cross, in order to fully follow You. The evil one is so busy here on earth that I pray I always follow You as I walk through the valley of the shadow of death so that I

“Since, then, we have such a hope, we act with great boldness,” 2 Corinthians 3:12 Dear Father God, Creator of all, Thank You for who You are. Thank You for removing the veil in Your Son, Jesus. Thank You for removing the veil from my eyes. Grant us all the continued strength to act with great boldness to bring hope to the lost, for there are many. The dark spirit resides in so many; grant us the boldness to declare the name of Jesus over them and to heal them, in the name of

“Immediately the father of the child cried out, ‘I believe; help my unbelief!’” Mark 9:24 Dear Lord Jesus, Savior of my life, The world does everything in its power to foment unbelief; it is constant and unyielding, as Satan knows that his time is short. It beats like a drum. The father of lies will do everything in his power to cast souls to hell; to not trust in You. Jesus, there are 1,440 minutes in every single day. Help me be victorious in each one, with unshakable belie

“for it is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” Philippians 2:13 Dear Father God, Creator of all, I proclaim Your Holy Name and thank You for forming me in Your image, for Your good pleasure. Thank You for my soul, which longs to know You more, and to come home to You. Thank You for my heart, which beats with all creation, in worship of You. Grant that I give more and more of my heart to You, its creator, rather than reservi

“As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to live your lives in him,” Colossians 2:6 Dear Lord Jesus, Thank You for restoring my sight, transforming my heart, and helping me realize that walking with You is a daily, minute-by-minute choice; we are either with You or against You in our minute-by-minute choices. Allow me to empty myself effectively of my ego and pride daily so that I can begin to walk with You and see others as You see them. Lead me to peo

“I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” Romans 12:1 Dear Father God, Creator of all, I praise You and thank You for creating me in Your perfect image with Your divine purpose. I present my body back to You, its Creator, as everything I have is Yours. It is not mine; it is Yours. Therefore, grant that each day I present myself to You, for