Morning Prayer for Saturday, November 16, 2024

 

Praying the Scriptures

Saturday Morning Prayer

November 16, 2024

Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1)

Heavenly Father,

On this crisp New Mexican morning, as the sun rises over the mesa, I come before You in prayer, filled with the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Thank You for the quiet beauty of this dawn, which speaks silently of Your promise, a reminder of the unseen yet ever-present hope we carry in our hearts.

As the light gently unfolds across the land, strengthen my faith to be as the desert—resilient and steadfast. Help me to walk today in confident steps, trusting not in what I can see with my eyes, but in the truth of Your Word that guides me through the unseen, the yet-to-be. Let my actions reflect this faith, this deep-rooted belief that what I hope for—a world of peace, of love, and of justice—is being nurtured in the hidden depths of Your wisdom.

On this blessed morning, I remember those in my community who are touched by struggles and uncertainties. May they feel Your presence as close as the morning light on their faces, reminding them that they are not alone in their journeys. Let us all be encouraged by the faithful who have walked before us, those who have hoped against hope and seen Your hand at work in the most unexpected ways.

Thank You, Lord, for the faith that sustains us, for the hope that propels us forward, and for the love that envelops us each day. May this faith be the substance of our lives, and may our hearts remain open to the miracles of the unseen.

In Your holy name, I pray,

Amen.

May this prayer bring you peace and inspiration for the day ahead.

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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.