Praying the Scriptures
Saturday Morning Prayer
August 10, 2024
Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will hardship, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? … No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. (Romans 8:35, 37)
Gracious God,
As the morning light breaks through the darkness, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude and hope. Your Word reminds us that nothing can separate us from Your love—neither hardship, distress, persecution, famine, nakedness, peril, nor sword. In all these things, we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
Today, we seek Your strength to face whatever challenges lie ahead, knowing that Your love surrounds us and empowers us to overcome. May we walk in the assurance of Your presence, holding fast to the promise that we are never alone.
Guide us, Lord, to be beacons of Your love and peace in a world that often feels overwhelming. Help us to share the comfort and joy that we have found in You with those who are struggling. Let our actions reflect Your grace and compassion, bringing hope to those in need.
As we start this new day, we offer ourselves to You, trusting in Your unfailing love and rejoicing in the victory we have through Christ Jesus. Strengthen our faith, fill our hearts with Your peace, and guide our steps in Your righteousness.
In Jesus' name, we pray.
Amen.
I hope this prayer brings you peace and inspiration as you start your day.
The Bible passages come from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Bible, copyrighted © 1989, 1993 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America and are used by permission. All rights reserved. Praying the Scriptures is penned daily by Kenny Sallee, ThM.
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