Prayers for 2009

God,

I recognize You alone are the true Father of my life. You live in heaven above, which is where I want to be. Your Name is Holy God. Sometimes I don't use Your name in the best of ways. I often use it in vain, along with unholy thoughts and words. God, forgive me for this. Your Name is set apart from all words ever spoken.

God, sometimes I'm not so sure I'm ready for you to come back. I know you have already established your reign on earth when you sent your Son, and now You are preparing Your heavenly Kingdom for us. Help me to be prepared so that when your Kingdom does come, I will be ready.

I know Heaven is a perfect place. God I know that since this earth is covered with humans, we don't always do what You want us to do. I pray that your will be done here as it is heaven -- without thought or hesitation. I pray we do only what you want us to do. Help us to live your will.

Thank you for all you do for us daily. You provide for us every day. There is a hunger, deep inside of me, for the power of your Spirit, the passion and the flame. Fill me with your fire and satisfy my soul. My spirit longs for you. Help me to accept not only the daily bread you give us as a physical need, but give me a desire to accept your spirit and goodness you offer daily as well.

There is no way I can repay the debt you paid for me. I owe you everything for the fact that you gave me your son's death to pay for the sins I've committed. I know that I also need to forgive others as you have forgiven me. God help me to forgive all of those who have hurt me, because there is no way the hurt they have caused me is worse than the hurt i caused you when you gave up your Son.

Satan goes around like a roaring lion, seeking those he may devour. But he has been defeated, so I'm testifying by the blood of Jesus. You have defeated Satan. Help me to defeat Satan. Help me to solely belong to Jesus. The blood he paid to buy me shows that he owns me. Help me to remember who my master is, and that is Jesus, not Satan.

Thank you for blessing my life the way you did this past year in 2008, and may the blessings continue upon my family and friends in 2009. Help me to live for you, and only you. Guide me where you want me to go. Live through me, so others can see you in me.

Amen.