Morning devotional (Day 1)

God is present for us in so many ways! He is our wonderful, loving father, and he adores us and will be there for us every step of the way. Don't forget to include him in whatever you're doing or circumstance. He can complete tasks that would usually take us years to complete. Remember, he is our creator and miracle worker.

Now pray:

Dear Lord, I put on my spiritual armor as I begin my day! I put on my salvation helmet. Please preserve my mind and thoughts, Lord, and enable me to avoid having any poisonous thoughts today.

Please keep my imagination safe. I put on my righteousness breastplate. Please, Lord, keep my heart and emotions safe. I put on my truth belt. Please allow your words to penetrate to the very center of my existence. I put on my peace sandals. Lord, please help me to stay steadfast in the face of the enemy's attarks that will come my way today. I'm going to put my faith in your word. Please direct my steps and assist me in remaining solid today! I'm holding my shield of trust with my left hand!

Please assist me in deflecting and extinguishing the enemy's fiery darts that will be aimed at me today. Build a barrier of opposition around me and my family. Hold the sword of the spirit, which is your precious word, in my right hand. Help me to touch the hearts of everyone I meet today and tell them about your lovely and amazing son, Jesus Christ.

Thank you for your amazing grace and never-ending kindness, Lord. Thank you for your unconditional love and mercy for me. All of this I ask in the most priceless, holy, and majestic name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

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