Praying the Scriptures
Friday Morning Prayer
January 10, 2025
Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the LORD’S hand double for all her sins. (Isaiah 40:1-2)
Heavenly Father,
As the first light of day touches the desert sands and the chill of January reminds me of Your steadfast presence, I pause to hear Your gentle voice: "Comfort, O comfort my people," says my God.
Lord, I come before You this morning with a heart seeking Your comfort. In the stillness of this desert morning, I am reminded that Your promises endure as surely as the mountains and valleys around me. You speak tenderly to me, reassuring my spirit and drawing me into Your embrace.
Thank You for the gift of Your forgiveness, for speaking peace to my restless soul, and for lifting the weight of my sin. Just as the sun begins to warm the cold air, Your love melts away the frost of despair and replaces it with hope. I am humbled and grateful, knowing that my iniquities have been pardoned by Your boundless mercy.
Lord, as I step into this new day, may my heart be open to share the comfort I have received from You. Guide my words and actions so that they reflect Your tender care to others who may be weary or burdened. Let my life be a song of praise to Your faithfulness and a witness to Your unfailing compassion.
This morning, as the earth awakens to Your glory, I lift my voice to say, "Thank You, Lord," for the assurance of Your presence, the beauty of creation, and the peace that surpasses all understanding. Let this day be a gift I offer back to You in faithfulness and love.
In the name of Jesus, my Redeemer and Comforter, I pray.
Amen.
May this prayer bring warmth and peace to your spirit this January morning!
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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