One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple. (ESV)

God, we seek to always dwell in your house and to seek your beauty and your wisdom every day of our lives. Amen

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. (ESV)

Jesus, we know that you are the source of all that is good. May we always strive to live in a way that is patterned after you because you are worthy of all our praise. Amen

I will give to the Lord the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the Lord, the Most High. (ESV)

Lord, you alone are righteous and we praise your name forever. Amen

Jesus said I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. (ESV)

Jesus, we are so thankful that you are always with us through any trial and that you have given us your peace because we trust in you.

Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit. (ESV)

Lord, We trust in you because only you can provide everything we need. Help us to remain rooted in you and your word so that we will bear fruit by doing your will in this world. Amen

Jesus came and said to them, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.  Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age. (ESV)

Jesus, thank you for always being with us. Help us Lord to always do your will and to tell others about your great love. Amen

O Lord, you are our Father;  we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand. (ESV)

Lord, we thank you for creating us in your image and pray that we will reflect your character for all of our lives. Amen

Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us (ESV)

Jesus, help us to understand that the amazing gifts you have for those who follow you and do your will are far greater than we can imagine. Amen

And to him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him; his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom one that shall not be destroyed. (ESV)

God, we know that your son Jesus is the one who was given dominion over this world and we will serve him and look forward to the day when we will be with you in your everlasting kingdom. Amen

you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. I cried aloud to the Lord, and he answered me from his holy hill. I lay down and slept; I woke again, for the Lord sustained me. (ESV)

God, thank you for being our protector and for answering us when we call to you. We praise you because you have created us and you sustain us every day. Amen

to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. (ESV)

God, we thank you for making us your children. We believe in you and we receive you into our hearts and our lives.

Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. (ESV)

Lord, help us to be better listeners to others and to you. May our thoughts and our words be guided by you and always honor you. Amen

For whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor from the Lord. (ESV)

God, there is nothing more important than finding you and doing your will. We thank you for this life and for all of the blessings you have given us. Amen

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. (ESV)

Jesus, we love you and we thank you for your goodness and for calling us to fulfill your purposes. Amen

Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. (ESV)

God, we delight in you. Help us to trust you and always be faithful to you. Amen

no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him (ESV)

God, we know that this world is filled with your beauty and all good things come from you, but nothing in this world compares to the riches that you have for us in heaven.

You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock. (ESV)

Lord, you are the rock on which we stand. We praise you for your perfect peace and we trust in you.

do not be anxious, saying, What shall we eat? or What shall we drink? or What shall we wear? For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. (ESV)

Jesus, thank you for providing all that we need. We know that all good things come from you. Help us to seek you and your kingdom first. Amen

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. (ESV)

God, thank you for shining your light on us and keeping us in your blessing.

Jesus said: Pray then like this: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Let Your kingdom come, let your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen (ESV)