* Isaiah 59:1-2 "Behold, the Lord's hand is not so short that it cannot save; neither His ear so dull that it cannot hear. But our iniquities have made a separation between us and our God, and our sins have hid His face from us, so that He does not hear."

* I John 1:9 "If we say we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us."

"Dear Lord, I come to you humbly asking You to forgive all of my sins.
Those sins I'm aware of, and those not yet to be brought to my attention.
Lord, please wash me white as snow.
Show me where You want me to go.
Please set my heart ablaze That I may bring You glory for the rest of my days!"

* Matt. 6:14-15 "For as you forgive men their transgressions, Your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions."

"If any UNFORGIVENESS - You see in me Please point it out, so I may see,,, Then help me forgive in a Christ-like way That your light may shine through me each day!"

"Teach me to forgive without reservation
'Cause forgiving others is SELF PRESERVATION.
Bitterness will be gone and anger too,
And my heart will be clean - to worship You!
Thank You Lord!"

* I John 5:14-15 "And this is the confidence which we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will. He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the request which we have asked Him."

"Dear Lord,,,
As you listen to my every request
I know You want, for me, the best.
Because You love me, my precious friend And upon Your promise - I can depend.
Thank You Lord!"

* Prov. 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."

"My own understanding brought nothing but strife.
Now, Lord, I yield to You - the controls of my life.
When each new problem does arise
I'll see Your BLESSINGS in disguise!"

*Romans 8:28 ".......that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose."
"Because I place my TRUST only in Thee,,,
Knowing what happens is the BEST for me!
I'll hold on tightly to Your loving hand
And thank You for all things you've planned."

* I Thess. 5:16-17 "Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."

"Lord please help me to keep my eyes focused on Thee
And not on the circumstances as they appear to be.
Please fill my heart with sheer gratitude
So your light will shine to the multitude!
Grow my faith and make my fears be still.
I'm waiting for your guidance - for I desire Your will.
Thank You Lord!"

* II Cor. 12:9 Jesus said, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness."

"Like wet tissue paper - I'm weak as can be!
I'm pleading for your grace to strengthen me.
Lift and carry me - like a mighty breeze
I know You are greater than all of these!
Thank You , Lord"

* Psalm 27:1 "The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?"

"Lord, I will not let fear get the best of me.
With You by my side I'm safe as can be!
Thank You, Lord"

* II Tim. 1:7 "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love and of a sound mind."

"Thank You Lord, for giving me a spirit of power and of love and of a sound mind.
I claim these scriptures and I know YOU are my strength...
Through JESUS I am a conqueror!
Satan and all of his demons have no power over me,
They have no place in my heart or my life because I belong to Jesus!
I bind Satan through the BLOOD and in the Name of JESUS! Amen"
"Be gone Satan!"

* Heb. 4:16 "Let us therefore come boldly (in prayer) to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help (us) in (this) time of need."

"Lord I don't always know how to pray or what my true needs really are!
So where I fall short - please, Lord, allow your Holy Spirit to intercede for me.
Please Lord, again, I ask You to help me to die of SELF
That I may be open to the prompting of Your Holy Spirit.
Help me to quickly respond in obedience.
Your Will is my hearts desire, even if it hurts.
Thank You Lord! Amen"

* Psalm 46:10 "Be still and know that I am God: I will be exalted above all the earth."

"Lord, may I always glorify you
In all that I say and all that I do...
"In Jesus' name I pray.
Thank you for answering this prayer; in your Will,
Your TIMING, and Your WAY!
Amen."

* Psalm 62:5 "My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from Him."

* I Sam. 3:10 "Speak to me Lord, for your servant is listening."

Pause: _ _ _ _ _ _listen for God to speak to you.

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