Prayers on Fire for Women E-Book

Brian Simmons

• Herausgeber: BroadStreet Publishing Group, LLC
• Kategorie: Religion und Spiritualität
• Serie: The Passion Translation Devotionals
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 400

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2025

Beschreibung

Ignite a spirit of passionate prayer. The book of Psalms stands as a rich tapestry of lamentation, praise, and wisdom. These ancient songs and prayers offer words for every season of your life and every cry of your heart, propelling you into God's Word and his presence. Prayers on Fire for Women offers 365 daily prayers and prompts inspired by the book of Psalms, inviting you to run to your Father with your pleas, worries, and thanksgiving. Featuring Scripture from The Passion Translation®, this book will transform your prayer life and warm your soul with the fire of God's majesty and strength. Experience God's love as you pour out your heart to him.  

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Prayers on Fire for Women: 365 Days of Praying the Psalms

Copyright © 2025 Brian Simmons

Written by Brian and Candice Simmons with Sara Perry.

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Prayers on Fire for Women is dedicated to the wonderful women of God who nurture children, both natural and spiritual.

Contents

January

January 1: Heartfelt Praise

January 2: Relief at Last

January 3: My Source of Life

January 4: Great Advocate

January 5: Overflowing Gladness

January 6: Conquered by Love

January 7: My Savior

January 8: Pleasant Paths

January 9: Let It Go

January 10: Follow Him

January 11: First Responder

January 12: Forgiven

January 13: Unfailing Trust

January 14: Quiet Retreat

January 15: Revive Us

January 16: With Every Part

January 17: Devoted in Love

January 18: A Father’s Help

January 19: When I’m Afraid

January 20: Promise of Joy

January 21: Don’t Give Up

January 22: Healing Answers

January 23: Choosing Gratitude

January 24: Peaceful Sleep

January 25: Not Even Once

January 26: More Mercy, More Grace

January 27: Come as You Are

January 28: New Song for a New Day

January 29: Don’t Stop Sharing

January 30: Heart Open

January 31: Written in the Stars

February

February 1: Words of Life

February 2: Tucked into His Presence

February 3: Only Him

February 4: Heart Desires

February 5: Right on Time

February 6: As Long as It Takes

February 7: Lovesick

February 8: Overflowing Compassion

February 9: Sanctuary of His Presence

February 10: In Your Hands

February 11: Rock of Rescue

February 12: He’s Done It Before

February 13: Holy, Holy, Holy

February 14: Promise Keeper

February 15: Tender Generosity

February 16: My Confidence

February 17: Beloved Child

February 18: Daily Bread

February 19: Real for Me

February 20: Faithful Help

February 21: Everyone Everywhere

February 22: So Many Reasons

February 23: Waiting on His Breakthrough

February 24: Grace Granter

February 25: Wait for Him

February 26: Life-Giving Counsel

February 27: Day and Night

February 28: Rays of Revelation

February 29: He Makes Things Right

March

March 1: Powerful Refuge

March 2: He Holds Eternity

March 3: Rescued and Redeemed

March 4: Present Peace

March 5: All That We Need

March 6: God of the Breakthrough

March 7: Inside and Out

March 8: Never Overlooked

March 9: Above All Else

March 10: Secret Place

March 11: One Glorious Thing

March 12: Renew My Hope

March 13: Tested and True

March 14: A Devoted Caregiver

March 15: Arise with Gratitude

March 16: Keeping Your Heart Sensitive

March 17: Shelter of Hope

March 18: Pursuing the Truth

March 19: Glorious Freedom

March 20: Steady On

March 21: Persistent Love

March 22: Spilling Over

March 23: Purposeful Grace

March 24: Soothed and Contented

March 25: Unoffendable Peace

March 26: Collective Blessings

March 27: How He Does It

March 28: Gentle and Patient

March 29: Miracles of Healing

March 30: Divine Help

March 31: Arise with Praise

April

April 1: In My Weakness

April 2: Unending Portion

April 3: Perfect Consideration

April 4: Live Charitably

April 5: Everlasting Victory

April 6: Nature’s Cues

April 7: The Fruit of His Goodness

April 8: Spill It

April 9: Be Still

April 10: No Matter What

April 11: Honorable Humility

April 12: Deep Calls to Deep

April 13: Liberating Love

April 14: Passionate Pursuit

April 15: Creativity Birthed

April 16: Flourish and Bloom

April 17: Fall like Fire

April 18: Worship Warfare

April 19: Unshakable

April 20: Living in the Light

April 21: Glorious Inheritance

April 22: Read My Tears

April 23: Joy in His Presence

April 24: Powerful Partnership

April 25: Overcome by Awe

April 26: Bring Us Back

April 27: Hope-Filled Waiting

April 28: Kind in Every Way

April 29: Easy to Please

April 30: Quick Courage

May

May 1: Lifted Up

May 2: Never Too Early or Too Late

May 3: Songs for the Night Seasons

May 4: Driven by Desperation

May 5: Peace as a Practice

May 6: Persevere in Hope

May 7: Paradise of Protection

May 8: Momentary Beauty

May 9: Loyal Love

May 10: Chosen Family

May 11: Grace to Hold Back

May 12: On Display for All to See

May 13: Preserved

May 14: Tracked Down by Love

May 15: A Clean Heart

May 16: Once and for All

May 17: Compass of His Wisdom

May 18: Time to Trust

May 19: Wonders of His Word

May 20: Confident Hope

May 21: Embrace the Little

May 22: Generous and Ready Help

May 23: Secure Hearts

May 24: Path of Deliverance

May 25: Joy Restored

May 26: Watching and Waiting

May 27: Celebrate His Goodness

May 28: Great Expectation

May 29: Even So

May 30: Path of Life

May 31: Keep Rejoicing

June

June 1: Replenishing Spirit

June 2: Flourishing in Strength

June 3: Overwhelming Delight

June 4: The Wise Judge

June 5: Powerful Principles

June 6: Overwhelming Goodness

June 7: Searcher of Souls

June 8: Wonder Worker

June 9: Radiant Hope

June 10: Completely Known

June 11: Better Still

June 12: Like an Open Book

June 13: Covered in Kindness

June 14: Deep Wonder

June 15: Where Could I Go?

June 16: He’s There

June 17: From Dawn to Dusk

June 18: Empowered

June 19: Light to My Night

June 20: So Very Clear

June 21: Delicate Design

June 22: Mysteriously Complex

June 23: From Nothing to Something

June 24: Before Me

June 25: Every Moment

June 26: Choosing What Is Right

June 27: Proper Perspective

June 28: Thorough Examination

June 29: Lead Me Back

June 30: Make Time

July

July 1: Advocate and Defender

July 2: Where I Belong

July 3: Continual Trust

July 4: Famously Faithful

July 5: Fully Restored

July 6: Springs of Gladness

July 7: Established

July 8: Wise Counsel

July 9: Cheering Each Other On

July 10: Stronger than Fear

July 11: Listen, Lord

July 12: Kept Safe and Secure

July 13: Gardens of Glory

July 14: Alive and Well

July 15: Miracles of Mercy

July 16: Close to the Brokenhearted

July 17: Endless Joy

July 18: Shelter of Faith

July 19: Plentiful Goodness

July 20: Firm Foundation

July 21: Revived

July 22: Supportive Love

July 23: Deep Longings

July 24: Keep Hope Alive

July 25: God of Peace

July 26: Shadow of Strength

July 27: Drink Up

July 28: Heal Our Land

July 29: Wonderful Diversity

July 30: Luxurious Rest

July 31: Powerful Love

August

August 1: Like a Watchman

August 2: Delightful Unity

August 3: Breathtaking Beauty

August 4: Hide on High

August 5: Holy Highways

August 6: Always Seeking

August 7: Tenderhearted

August 8: Faithful to the End

August 9: Entwined Hearts

August 10: Compassionate Gaze

August 11: Walk in Grace

August 12: Friends of God

August 13: Cycles of Blessing

August 14: Mystical Music

August 15: Recall His Kindness

August 16: True Hope

August 17: Paths of Righteousness

August 18: Streams of Refreshing

August 19: Daughters of Praise

August 20: Time to Praise

August 21: Rescued and Protected

August 22: Limitless Love

August 23: Never Forget

August 24: Unite Us

August 25: Complete Compassion

August 26: Beyond Beautiful

August 27: Eat until Satisfied

August 28: Every Single Time

August 29: Soul-Speak

August 30: Embrace of Protection

August 31: Light to the Eyes

September

September 1: Defend My Reputation

September 2: Keep Coming Back

September 3: Perspective Shift

September 4: Pools of Blessing

September 5: Stronger with Each Step

September 6: Everything I Am

September 7: Hide in Him

September 8: Fullness of Love

September 9: Sufficient Provision

September 10: Pause to Consider

September 11: Lyrics of Love

September 12: Continual Saving

September 13: Strong Confidence

September 14: Firmly Held

September 15: Cradled by God

September 16: Feast of Favor

September 17: Marvelous Creator

September 18: New Day

September 19: Plans

September 20: Fleeting Shadow

September 21: Bodily Rest

September 22: Songs to Sing

September 23: Blessings of Trust

September 24: Surrounded by Grace

September 25: His Wisdom Carries Through

September 26: It Keeps Going

September 27: Gently

September 28: True Hero

September 29: Fuel for Worship

September 30: He Really Is That Good

October

October 1: This Is What I Ask

October 2: Spill Your Heart Out

October 3: On the Verge

October 4: Intercessions of Peace

October 5: Shift Your Perspective

October 6: Flawless God

October 7: Burgeoning Dawn

October 8: Overwhelmed

October 9: No One Compares

October 10: Meditations of Goodness

October 11: Always There

October 12: Faithful and True

October 13: God’s Dwelling

October 14: Connections for the Lonely

October 15: Light Up My Path

October 16: Heart Healer

October 17: Restorer

October 18: Praise Is My Purpose

October 19: A Fresh Chance

October 20: A Safe Shadow

October 21: Prisoner of Love

October 22: Canopy of Kindness

October 23: Saturated in Meaning

October 24: Ponder It

October 25: Fountain of Grace

October 26: Kindness Shown

October 27: Confident Steps

October 28: Heart-Knowing

October 29: Inner Strength

October 30: Prayers for Right Now

October 31: The Better Way

November

November 1: He Listens

November 2: Glorious in Power

November 3: My Only Hope

November 4: Still Yours

November 5: Expansive Mercy

November 6: Satisfied

November 7: Set Free

November 8: Broad Place

November 9: Shine On

November 10: Revitalized in His Presence

November 11: Streams of Pleasure

November 12: Delightful Wisdom

November 13: Faithful at Any Age

November 14: Fervent Devotion

November 15: In His Hands

November 16: No Need to Run Away

November 17: My Deliverer

November 18: Live Unafraid

November 19: Miraculous Reminders

November 20: Power to Persist

November 21: Gracious and Kind

November 22: Perfect Hiding Place

November 23: Messages of Glory

November 24: His Beaming Face

November 25: Closer Than You Know

November 26: Friend of God

November 27: Righteous One

November 28: Restored to Life

November 29: How He Works

November 30: Fragrant Prayers

December

December 1: Sent to Shine

December 2: Never Neglected

December 3: Lovers of Justice

December 4: Journey On

December 5: Revelation Light

December 6: Floodlight

December 7: Over and Over Again

December 8: Blossoming with Joy

December 9: Lifetime of Love

December 10: Listen and Wait

December 11: Happy People

December 12: Rejoice in Trust

December 13: At His Feet

December 14: Surrender Your Pride

December 15: Hands-On Learning

December 16: Heart Strength

December 17: Time Stands Still

December 18: Seasons of Joy

December 19: Eternal Home

December 20: Bright Hope

December 21: Tower of Love

December 22: Completely Covered

December 23: Famous One

December 24: Light That Breaks Through

December 25: He Has Saved Us

December 26: Determined Heart

December 27: Relax and Rest

December 28: Reliable Help

December 29: Good Paths

December 30: Overflowing with Kindness

December 31: He Keeps Us

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January

JANUARY 1

Heartfelt Praise

You can pass through his open gates with the password of praise. Come right into his presence with thanksgiving. Come bring your thank offering to him and affectionately bless his beautiful name!

Psalm 100:4

Creator, I come right into your presence with praise. There are so many reasons to give you thanks. I offer you my heart, my attention, and my love right here and now in this very place. As I do, I know you meet me. You usher me into the courts of your kingdom by your presence. You fill me with joy as I offer you my wholehearted thanks. Like a good father knows his daughter, you always know just what I need to hear in every moment. I depend on you to fill me up with your life-giving love each and every day.

Thank you for loving me so well. I belong to you, Lord. As your Word says, you are our Creator, and we are the people of your pleasure (v. 3). Oh that I would know the depths of your delight over me today! Reveal your heart as I focus my attention on you. Thank you, Lord, for loving me to life over and over again.

What are you grateful for today? Nothing is too small. Use it as fuel for your praise and go right into the presence of your King.

JANUARY 2

Relief at Last

His massive arms are wrapped around you, protecting you.

You can run under his covering of majesty and hide.

His arms of faithfulness are a shield keeping you from harm.

Psalm 91:4

Almighty God, you are the one I run to in my trouble. You are the one I depend on when my life feels as if it’s turning upside down. It doesn’t matter how big or small my problems are; you welcome me with open arms. There is nothing too difficult for you. You cover me with your grace every time I run to you. Relieve me of my fear as I lean into your arms of faithfulness. Fill me with your perfect peace as I depend on you. Be my defense and my advocate. I rely on you, God!

When I feel the burden of others’ expectations weighing me down, I will not try to shoulder them alone. I will bring you all I am carrying. Lift the burdens that are not mine to bear and ease the pain I have endured. I hide myself in you, for you are the one who gives me peace, a reason to hope, and a love that redeems even that which seems irreparable. I rest in you today.

What do you need God’s protection from? Run into his arms and find your rest in his presence.

JANUARY 3

My Source of Life

Deep within me are these lovesick longings, desires and daydreams of living in union with you. When I’m near you, my heart and my soul will sing and worship with my joyful songs of you, my true source and spring of life!

Psalm 84:2

Father God, my soul bursts with longing for you. The hunger of my heart leads me to your presence. You hold the words of life my soul craves; where else would I go? My heart spills over with songs of grateful praise. I cannot begin to thank you for the overwhelming goodness of your love. You revive my soul, and you satisfy my thirst with the living waters of your presence. You have been so good to me, and I trust that you will continue to be.

Your friendship means the world to me. You are closer to me than even my closest confidant in this world. As I draw close to you, my true source and spring of life, meet me with the power of your love once again. I long for more of you!

What song stirs in your heart when you turn your attention to the Lord? Serenade him today.

JANUARY 4

Great Advocate

You have stood up for my cause

and vindicated me when I needed you the most.

From your righteous throne you have given me justice.

Psalm 9:4

God, I trust you to come through for me in the time of my great need. When I am completely powerless to change my situation, you are a faithful help and a strong presence. Do what only you can do, Father. I don’t want to waste away in worry. Strengthen my faith as I remain anchored in you, my living hope. You are righteous and true, and you will not fail to bring beauty from the ashes of my life.

Show me, oh Lord, when I need to change my heart or my approach and when I simply need to hold my ground and wait on you. You are faithful regardless. I know you will not accuse the innocent. Build me up in your wisdom and give me strength as I lean on you. Protect me, guide me, and reveal the truth so others may see, know, and drop their weapons. Thank you!

What are you trusting God to come through with? Give him your worries and wait on him.

JANUARY 5

Overflowing Gladness

We laughed and laughed and overflowed with gladness.

We were left shouting for joy and singing your praise.

All the nations saw it and joined in, saying,

“The Lord has done great miracles for them!”

Psalm 126:2

Lord, you are the miracle maker. You do great and wonderful things, and when you do, we are overcome with joy, washed with relief, and filled with gladness. When you move in mercy, we are left shouting for joy. As I think about the ways you have transformed my life in your limitless love, I cannot help but sing your praise today. I won’t get caught up in the unknowns of the future when I slow down to focus on your goodness to me, both in my history and in the present.

Your presence is filled with delight. Joy not only fills my heart but also flows through my body, making me smile and lifting the weight of worry off my shoulders. You are so good! Thank you for the miracles of your restoration and redemptive power. I am in awe of you.

When was the last time you “laughed and laughed”? Do something today that brings you real joy.

JANUARY 6

Conquered by Love

Even when your path takes me through the valley of deepest darkness, fear will never conquer me, for you already have! Your authority is my strength and my peace. The comfort of your love takes away my fear. I’ll never be lonely, for you are near.

Psalm 23:4

YAHWEH, you are my shepherd and my best friend. I trust you to guide me through the twists and turns of this life. I know that this path isn’t easy, and it is not always clear. I need your leadership, especially when I walk through deep, dark valleys of suffering. Your presence carries perfect peace, and I know that is my portion. Overcome me with the light of your love and relieve the fear that threatens to drain me of all my energy.

I trust that you know what you are doing every step of the way. You see the obstacles I can’t, and you guide me with goodness. Your comfort is close, and your love overwhelms my fear. I am never without your presence. I’m never without your friendship. I’m never without you. Thank you.

When life is painful, where do you turn for guidance and comfort?

JANUARY 7

My Savior

I will sing my song of joy to you, YAHWEH,

for in all of this you have strengthened my soul.

My enemies say that I have no Savior,

but I know that I have one in you!

Psalm 13:6

YAHWEH, my heart bursts with joy at the thought of all you have done for me! You have strengthened my soul, and you have protected my life. You have been so very wonderful to me, and I know you aren’t finished working out the miracles of your mercy in my life. Even when others doubt your goodness toward me, I don’t doubt for a second. They may not be able to see the power of your presence with me, but I am the one who experiences it.

I will offer you my song of joy today for all that you are to me. You are a constant comfort and faithful companion. You are my healer and my holy help. You are always with me, and I can’t get away from your love. What good news that is! You are a breath of fresh air whenever the world’s air grows stale. You are my confidence and my hope. All my treasures are rooted and found in you.

What has God done for you lately?

JANUARY 8

Pleasant Paths

Your pleasant path leads me to pleasant places.

I’m overwhelmed by the privileges that come with following you!

Psalm 16:6

Good Shepherd, I am so thankful for the steady hand of your leadership in my life. You don’t lead me astray; I know your pleasant path leads me to pleasant places. The boundaries of your great love hem me in, behind and before. You have surrounded me with the power of your presence, and I am never alone. I don’t take for granted the goodness of your faithful kindness toward me. I stand undone and in awe as I think of all the ways that you have provided for me.

Open my eyes even more and tune my attention to the fingerprints of your mercy in my life as I recount your faithfulness. What pleasant paths you have laid for me! What peace I have found in you. I know you will continue to guide me in loyal love as I trust you. “You are my prize, my pleasure, and my portion. You hold my destiny and its timing in your hands” (v. 5).

How has God revealed his faithfulness to you in your lifetime? Ask the Holy Spirit to remind you.

JANUARY 9

Let It Go

Now listen, daughter, pay attention,

and forget about your past.

Psalm 45:10

Lord, when the shame of my past overwhelms me, let me remember the kindness of your heart, and help me to give myself as much compassion as you offer me in your forgiveness. I don’t want the mistakes of yesterday to hold me back. I’m so glad you don’t require perfection from me. Help me to forsake my feelings of guilt. How could I beat myself up over things you’ve already forgiven me for? Wash me afresh in the overwhelming warmth of your love and remind me of who I am, of who you say I am.

I choose to listen to your voice today. I am paying attention. I let go of the need to change the past. I put it all in your hands and give you my focus. Thank you for the power of your redemption that takes broken dreams and failed attempts and makes something beautiful out of them. I let go of the desire to control what you do, and instead, I trust you to do better than I can even imagine. I love you.

Is there something from your past that you are struggling to let go of? Try turning your full attention to the Lord and what he has to say to you today.

JANUARY 10

Follow Him

I hear the Lord saying, “I will stay close to you, instructing and guiding you along the pathway for your life. I will advise you along the way and lead you forth with my eyes as your guide. So don’t make it difficult; don’t be stubborn when I take you where you’ve not been before. Don’t make me tug you and pull you along.

Just come with me!”

Psalm 32:8–9

Thank you, Lord, for promising to stay close to me, guiding me along the pathway of my life. I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for your persistent presence in my life. I don’t want to stubbornly follow you, dragging my feet along the way. I trust that no matter where you lead, you are guiding me in your goodness. Even in the fog of confusion and the dark of night, I trust your constant guidance. You always have clarity. You always know what you are doing.

Oh Lord, as I yield to your leadership today, I remember how kind, how strong, and how capable you are. There is no one like you. I willingly follow your lead, Holy Spirit, for you are trustworthy and true.

Do you trust God’s guidance in your life? If there is an area that you have been hesitating to release to him, take that step toward fuller trust today.

JANUARY 11

First Responder

He has not despised my cries of deep despair.

He’s my first responder to my sufferings, and when I was in pain,

he was there all the time and heard the cries of the afflicted.

Psalm 22:24

Loving Father, you do not delay when your children cry out for help. Lord, you see my need today. You know my heart. I don’t hesitate to come to you with my worries, my pain, and my burdens. You lift high my head, liberating me from the shackles of shame. Thank you for being the first responder to my sufferings. Why would I suffer in silence when you are ready and willing to help me? I choose to give you every burden today, no matter how trivial it may seem to others. I know you do not downplay my pain.

I rejoice in your presence, and I take comfort in your peace. Draw even nearer as I come close to you, Spirit. I need you more than I can say. Lord, do not neglect the cries of the desperate around me either. Be their first responder and their champion defender. Bring healing, restoration, and freedom. Thank you.

What point of pain can you invite God into today?

JANUARY 12

Forgiven

I finally admitted to you all my sins, refusing to hide them any longer. I said, “My life-giving God, I will openly acknowledge my evil actions.” And you forgave me! All at once the guilt of my sin washed away and all my pain disappeared!

Psalm 32:5

Father, thank you for the power of your forgiveness. It washes away my guilt, and I am free to follow in the light of your love with my head lifted high. I don’t take your mercy for granted. It is life to me. What relief, joy, and liberation I find in your mercy-kindness. What purpose, peace, and hope I find in openhearted surrender before you.

Just as you freely forgive my sins when I bring them to you in honesty and repentance, I want to extend that same mercy to others in my life. Even when others are unwilling to admit their failures and faults, may I err on the side of your mercy that releases the need for seeking payback. Your ways are better than the ways of this world, and I choose to follow you on the radical path of your laid-down love.

Is there something you have been hiding from the Lord? Or is there someone in your life that you can forgive? Follow the loving lead of your Savior.

JANUARY 13

Unfailing Trust

He alone is my safe place. His wraparound presence always protects me as my champion defender. There’s no risk of failure with God! So why would I let worry paralyze me, even when troubles multiply around me?

Psalm 62:6

God, I can’t pretend that fear never comes knocking on the door of my heart. I could choose to carry many worries today, but that’s not how I want to live. I want to trust your faithfulness more than my lack of control. I choose to turn my attention to your very real and very near presence. You are my safe place. Wrap your presence around me and fill me with your pervasive peace. There is no comfort like the comfort of your love.

Though I may fail a thousand times, you never do. When your plans look different from my expectations, may I adapt and align to your kingdom ways instead of trying to force your hand. Holy Spirit, give me the vision of your perspective today and lift the burden of the unknowns I cannot foresee. I trust you more than I trust my own understanding.

If there were no risk of failure, what would you put your time and energy toward today?

JANUARY 14

Quiet Retreat

You’re my place of quiet retreat, and your wraparound presence becomes my shield as I wrap myself in your Word!

Psalm 119:114

Spirit, I have come to love the quiet retreat I find in you. When I sit in silence, I do not seek to fill it with noise, for I have found beauty in the stillness. With your presence as my quiet retreat, I can find rest at any time. I find respite for my soul when you meet me, even when I cannot escape the noise of life. You quiet the chaos of my own mind, bringing clarity and peace. As I read your Word, fill my heart with the goodness of your truth. Like a feast for the soul, satisfy me with the nourishment of your living Word.

When the din of the world just won’t let up, quiet the noise with your Word. Cut through the commotion with the clarity of your voice that brings peace, love, joy, and hope. Be my shield, especially as I go through this day. I depend on you, my God, my guide, and my defender.

How much quiet do you find in your life? Where can you create pockets of silence for your soul?

JANUARY 15

Revive Us

Revive us, O God! Let your beaming face shine upon us with the sunrise rays of glory; then nothing will be able to stop us.

Psalm 80:3

Glorious God, when you shine upon us, we become reflections of your glory. Your love-light makes us bloom and thrive under the rays of your beauty. Living openly before you leads to honor, strength, and joy. Your presence brings so much peace, and your love creates endless delight.

This world is far from perfect, but I don’t want to live as one who feels doomed by the fear that runs rampant. Though there are many troubles in this life, I know I will overcome them by your resurrection power alive in me. Revive me, Lord! I need a fresh encounter with your grace. I long for fresh revelation of your nature to wake me up to the wonder of who you are. Let your beaming face shine upon me today as I look to you. You are my victor and the one I willingly give my life to.

Is there an area of your life that feels hopeless, stagnant, or in need of healing? Ask the Lord to revive you and invite him to do that work as you surrender to him.

JANUARY 16

With Every Part

With my whole heart, with my whole life, and with my innermost being, I bow in wonder and love before you, the holy God!

Psalm 103:1

Wonderful Father, with all my heart, my whole life, and my innermost being, I praise you. You are so worthy of my attention, my love, and my honor. You have it today. With every part of me, I celebrate your wonderful love. You are better to me than anyone I have ever known. You are better than a good father, for you are the perfect Father. You always know what I need, how to provide, and just what to say at any given moment. Your miracles of kindness I cannot count, but I will not forget the power of your mercy in my life.

With my mind, I crown you King over my thoughts. With my heart, I surrender the most vulnerable places to your tender and trustworthy care. With my body, I offer you my strength and my weakness. Be glorified in my life, in my choices and relationships, in my workplace and in my home. With every part of my being and life, I honor you. I stand in awe and love before you, my holy Father.

Is there any part of your life that you have resisted offering to God?

JANUARY 17

Devoted in Love

You have heard my sweet resolutions to love and serve you, for I am your beloved. And you have given me an inheritance of rich treasures, which you give to all your devoted lovers.

Psalm 61:5

Oh God, I am undone at the thought that you have chosen me as your own. I am your beloved daughter, and you are my good Father. I am your willing partner, and you are my close friend. There is no good that you withhold from those who put their trust in you. I choose to serve you because you are worthy. Even more than that, you are trustworthy. You are always reliable. You are forever faithful. You never ever fail.

I am your devoted one, Lord, for you have been so good to me. I cannot ignore the overwhelming goodness of your faithfulness, even when I have failed to follow through. You cover my weakness with the power of your gracious strength, and you restore what I thought was forever lost in the power of your redemption. Truly, there is no love like yours. I will spend my life loving you, for you are the source of all goodness, all peace, all delight, and all love.

How have you experienced the richness of God’s love lately?

JANUARY 18

A Father’s Help

Give us a father’s help when we face our enemies.

For to trust in any man is an empty hope.

Psalm 60:11

Father, you are not only the place I go when I have nowhere else to turn but also the first place I go. You are the first line of defense, the first place I run to when I am in trouble. You have the wisdom, strength, and resources I require. Your help is better than my own feeble attempts to fix things. I don’t want to rely on my limited learning when I already know that you know better. You know best. I trust in you more than in my own abilities. All wisdom is yours. You give me clarity for my confusion, and you offer peace for the fear I feel.

Help me to never place my full trust in any person. Though trustworthy people are a gift, I know that no one sees perfectly, knows all, or can follow through with unblemished motives. Only you can do that. I trust you to put the right people in my path, but I also trust that when I cannot find any help, you are more than enough. Thank you.

In what area do you need your Father’s help today?

JANUARY 19

When I’m Afraid

In the day that I’m afraid, I lay all my fears before you and trust in you with all my heart. What harm could a man bring to me? With

God on my side, I will not be afraid of what comes.

Psalm 56:3–4

Good God, I know that I cannot live undisturbed by turmoil and pain. I cannot escape the suffering that happens with loss, with disruptions, and with unforeseen tragedies. When I’m afraid, God, I lay my fears before you. I won’t carry them like burdens. It is not my job to fix the lives of those around me. I can’t carry the weight of responsibility for others’ choices even when I want to. Help me to first let go of what is not mine to carry and then give you my own very personal fears.

I know I don’t have to fear what comes, no matter the outcome, with you on my side. Oh God, I want to be found on your side. Help me to remain aligned in your love, choosing to partner with your mercy, to uphold your justice, and to walk humbly before you all the days of my life. I trust you with my whole heart.

When you feel the prongs of fear tightening around your heart, what brings peace, space, and clarity?

JANUARY 20

Promise of Joy

Gaze upon him, join your life with his, and joy will come.

Your faces will glisten with glory.

You’ll never wear that shame-face again.

Psalm 34:5

Lord, I take time to gaze upon you today. I know that no moment in your presence is wasted. You are the giver of life, the restorer of souls, and you are my living hope. I long for a breakthrough of joy in my life today. It starts—it always starts—in your presence. As I turn my attention to your very present love, I cannot help but be overcome with awe. Pour over me like a waterfall. Wash away my weariness and revive me in hope.

There is no part of my life that I close off from you. You have access to it all. I have joined my life to yours, and I trust that joy will come. No problem is too big for you to solve, and there is no obstacle that you cannot overcome. I choose to look to you, raise my gaze above the details of my struggles, and simply follow you step by step. Your faithfulness will not let up, and I will experience breakthrough once again.

In what area do you need the Lord to break through for you?

JANUARY 21

Don’t Give Up

Here’s what I’ve learned through it all: Don’t give up; don’t be impatient; be entwined as one with the Lord. Be brave and courageous, and never lose hope. Yes, keep on waiting—for he will never disappoint you!

Psalm 27:14

Lord, I need your strength to meet me today. May your gracious hand hold me and let me see into your merciful heart. I know that your timing is different from mine, but that does not make it wrong. The longer I live, the more I see how little I know. And oh, how wonderful that is! You know best, always. Nothing is a mystery to you, not even the human heart. Not even me.

You make me courageous, Lord. Your faithful love carries me through hard seasons and gives me the strength and wisdom to put one foot in front of the other when I cannot see where I am going. When my heart is entwined with yours, I am full of peace. I am able to patiently wait on you. I won’t lose hope as my heart remains interlocked with your love. I trust that you will not disappoint, no, never!

Is there something you have been impatiently waiting on? Are you ready to give up hope? Renew your hope in the power of God’s strength and trust him.

JANUARY 22

Healing Answers

Yes! YAHWEH my healer has heard all my pleading

and has taken hold of my prayers and answered them all.

Psalm 6:9

YAHWEH, you are my healer. Body, heart, and soul, your love is a salve that makes me whole. You do not pick and choose which prayers to hear. You hear them all. What love is this that overwhelms my troubles with peace? You have solutions I don’t even know to ask for. I will not stop turning to you for help, for you hold my healing in your hands.

Lord, I offer you the tenderness of my wounds today. I cannot ignore the pain I am in. Healer, heal me. Soothe me with the balm of your kindness and align all that is out of joint with the power of your truth. There is no better standard than yours. I give you the questions of my heart, the ones I have wrestled with. Speak into them and bring clear vision, freedom of movement, and peace to my heart. Thank you.

What prayers has God answered for you? Consider keeping a journal of prayers so you can also record when God answers them.

JANUARY 23

Choosing Gratitude

I will give my thanks to you, YAHWEH,

for you make everything right in the end.

I will sing my highest praise to the God of the Highest Place!

Psalm 7:17

Father, you make everything right in the end. Before the end gets here, I choose to trust you, and I build that trust through gratitude. When I am in the middle of a journey that has lost the excitement I had at the beginning, but it’s still too far from the end to see the light, I have only to keep persevering and doing the work. I know that this is true in my journey of faith too. Thank you for ways to connect with you that turn the mundane into powerful opportunities for worship.

There are so many reasons to be thankful today. I am thankful for this day, for the roof over my head, and for the food that fills my belly. I am thankful for the relationships in my life. I am thankful for the glimmers of beauty I find in the world around me. As I turn my heart toward gratitude, open my eyes to the wonderful gifts you have put all around me.

Do you have a practice of gratitude in your life? At the end of every day this week, write down three things you are thankful for that day.

JANUARY 24

Peaceful Sleep

Now I’ll lie down and sleep like a baby—then I’ll awake in safety,

for you surround me with your glory.

Psalm 3:5

Savior, when sleep evades me, I turn my thoughts to you. There is so much that could keep me up at night in worry, but I want to rest in the power of your love. Your peace is a gift, and I don’t take it for granted. As the psalmist experienced your help and empowering presence and was able to rest well after crying out to you, I, too, expectantly wait for your presence to settle my mind and heart.

I want to rest so fully in your peace, God, that I can sleep through storms, confident of your faithfulness. Jesus slept in the belly of a boat in a fierce gale because of your peace. Lord, even when the loud chaos of this world doesn’t let up, will you quiet my heart and mind so that I can sleep in that same assurance? You are the one who keeps me safe. I won’t be afraid, for you are my Savior. I trust you.

How can you promote God’s peace in your mind and heart before you go to bed?

JANUARY 25

Not Even Once

I will forever praise this God who didn’t close his heart

when I prayed and never said no when I asked him for help.

He never once refused to show me his tender love.

Psalm 66:20

Faithful One, your love is too much to comprehend. Its limits no one can reach. Its power no one can overcome. You are indescribably generous in mercy and benevolent in kindness. Your love cannot be depleted. Thank you for access to the endless resources of your mercy, grace, hope, joy, and peace. Your arms are open and waiting to embrace me with the tenderness of your affection every time I come to you. What a wonderful Father you are!

I will forever praise you for your goodness. The kindness of your heart is beyond anything I have ever known. Help me to stay openhearted and generous in love, just as you are. I want to walk in the ways of your gracious mercy and compassion for as long as I live, giving you praise and reflecting the light of your glory all the days of my life.

When did God amaze you with his faithfulness? How did you thank him?

JANUARY 26

More Mercy, More Grace

We look to you, our God, with passionate longing to please you and discover more of your mercy and grace.

Psalm 123:2

Loving Lord, I come before you with my heart wide open and hands stretched high to worship you today. You are worthy of my adoration and praise. You are overflowing in kindness, and I can’t help but run to you with the expectation of meeting your goodness. Thank you for always pouring out more of your presence on my life. I long to discover more of your mercy and grace. Overwhelm my senses with the wonderful peace of your presence.

You know the obstacles I face, and you promise to be with me. Lord, show me your mercy. Lord, show me your grace in tangible ways that encourage my heart in hope and my lips in praise. I love you, I trust you, and I hold on to you today.

Have you gone to God for more of his mercy and grace lately? Have you asked for a fresh portion of strength, wisdom, and peace for all that you face?

JANUARY 27

Come as You Are

He responds to the prayer of the poor and broken

and will not despise the cry of the homeless.

Psalm 102:17

Lord, thank you for the reminder that vulnerability is the only way to grow closer to you. Pride presents a façade, but humility is the ability to recognize and present things the way that they are. I resist the pull to put on a mask and pretend that my struggles are not real. I don’t have to be anything but real with you. I can’t thank you enough for that. Help me to remember that everyone is welcome in your kingdom, no matter how beaten down or vulnerable they are. May I give the love that I so freely receive and be a reflection of your justice, your peace, and your kindness.

I leave the shoulds, the woulds, and the coulds behind and come to you as I am. You know just what I need in every moment, and right now is no different. Meet me with the power of your presence and guide me with your wisdom. Provide by your gracious mercy, and give me your strength in my weakness. I need you so, God.

Have you taken time to really look at what is in your heart these days? Come to God with all that you carry, all that you are, and all you need.

JANUARY 28

New Song for a New Day

Go ahead—sing your new song to the Lord!

Let everyone in every language sing him a new song.

Psalm 96:1

I don’t want to hold myself over on yesterday’s bread when you offer me a fresh portion today. Just as your manna was sent from heaven to feed your people in the desert every morning, so I will look to you for the fresh bread of your presence each day. What do you have for me today? In the same way, I will offer you a new song. I don’t want to give you what I have already offered. I want to offer you something I’ve never given you before.

I love that you don’t care about the tone of my voice or the quality of my song. Every song I sing to you is a delight because you are my good Father, and I am your beloved daughter. I will not hold back from you. Thank you for the gift of a new day, for a fresh opportunity to encounter you. I love you, and I take hold of this moment. Here is my song, Lord. May it bless your heart.

When was the last time you made up a song? No matter how simple, how short, or how it comes out, sing straight from your heart to your Father’s heart today.

JANUARY 29

Don’t Stop Sharing

Don’t stop! Keep on singing! Make his name famous! Tell everyone every day how wonderful he is. Give them the good news of our great Savior. Take the message of his glory and miracles to every nation. Tell them about all the amazing things he has done.

Psalm 96:2–3

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