Until now you have not asked for anything in my name.  Ask and you will receive, that your joy may be full.

 John 16:24

 

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Heavenly Father,

Thank you for today and for the opportunity to ask for your grace as well as for some, your mercy.  You know what we need and when we need it every step of our lives.  Every day is a gift in that we can allow you to draw us closer.  The more we come to know you, the more we can recognize what is truly needed and what we can do without.

 

Asking in the name of Jesus, carries a responsibility to not ask for the frivolous and the material things that so many seek.  Asking in the name of Jesus means to believe that what we desire will enhance our lives in a way that can open us more to you and allow the truth, love and light of Christ to grow within us.

 

You work each day in our lives and so many times we do not recognize it.  You are the God of subtleness and too often you answer our prayers and we move on without giving you thanks.  Many times you do not give us what we think we need and ask for, yet provide us with what we do not expect and a new direction to choose.

 

Today we pray that we always remember that what we may think we want should be put aside for what it is you want for us.  For your knowledge of us is perfect and so is your timing for enabling us, when our hearts and minds are open, to hear you.  Everything you do in our lives is to help us fulfill your plan and to do our part in your Creation, and it all works to make every area of our lives better. Please continue to guide us in keeping our hearts and minds open to you.  In prayer and at the most unexpected of moments.  We ask this in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Amen.