Thank you for this season of rest which gives me more time to myself and my loved ones.
Lord, please instill in me a spirit of peace and joy so that I can learn to enjoy Your gift of rest and tranquility and to be kind to myself. Help me to grow closer to You, for I want to have more intimate relationship with You.
As I embark on the next chapter of my life, I ask that You will guide me and help me to make good use of the strength, energy and time that You have given me.
Whether it is pursuing new goals and aspirations, acquiring new knowledge and skills, helping our people in need or connecting with friends, may all my thoughts, words and actions glorify Your name.
Please continue to bless me in this season of my life, that I may enjoy an abundant and meaningful life, and also become a blessing to all those I meet.
Though others might expect me to be able to overcome my challenges with the wisdom and experience of age, there are times when I feel overwhelmed. Inside, I feel weak, scared and helpless. But I often find it hard to admit this, and to reveal my innermost fears to others.
In such times, O God, I turn to You! You are my refuge in the storm and I know that You, loving Father, are always ready to listen to me. I come boldly into Your presence to bring every fear, every thought, every worry to You. Please grant me strength.
Though I may weep in the night, I can rejoice in the morning, for Your grace and mercies are new every morning. Teach me to leave the past behind and to focus on the present, that I may cherish what You give me today and experience fully the grace that comes from You every single day.
O Heavenly Father, I want to thank You, for Your faithfulness is great and Your grace is forever! Even when I am in the midst of life's challenges, I know I can trust You, for You will guide me and grant me favor. Therefore, I will not fear nor be discouraged, but be joyful and enjoy the peace that You bring.
Thank You for the privilege of experiencing the warmth of a family, so that I can learn to love and be loved. Thank You for leading me to be involved in different kinds of work, so that I have the opportunity to use the gifts that You have given me to serve others.
Although my time on earth is finite, Your divine grace is everlasting. Please teach me to number my days on this earth and give me a heart of wisdom. I want to love You with my whole heart and mind, and to love others as well. Help me to make use of every opportunity to be a living testimony for You, so that people can witness Your bountiful grace and merciful love.
In such times, O Father, I turn to You. I want to depend on You fully! In this time of trial, I thank You that I can hold on to Your hope and find Your peace, because You are in total control of my situation. I thank You that I can find joy amid my worries, because You will strengthen me and deliver me through my troubles.
Please continue to lead me on Your righteous paths, so that I will continue to obey Your Word and follow Your ways. Help me not to fall into the clutches of sin and to remember what Your Son Jesus Christ did on the cross for my sake.
Your grace is more than sufficient for me; You are my shelter in the storms of life. When I look back on the past and count the times You sustained me with Your grace, I cannot help but praise and thank You. I will always rejoice and celebrate, for all my blessings come from You. You are my Help at all times and my Redeemer till the end.
O God, the One who saves and who carries my burdens daily, please continue to be by my side and support & strengthen me all the days of my life.
Yet, I am reminded that You are with me and watching over me day and night. You are my Shepherd, protecting me and all those around me. You are my Rock and my Refuge and I can be safe and secure in Your arms. You hear my every thought and request.
O Lord, help me to remember that I am never alone, for You are always with me. Teach me to enjoy the time I spend with You and to remember that You lead me to green pastures and quiet waters, where You are always by my side.
I am finding it harder to remain independent. I do not wish to be a burden but I realize that I will eventually need to depend more on people. At times, I feel helpless and miserable.
Please help me to accept my own limitations and to bear a humble, grateful heart as I accept the help of others.
O God, I want to rely on You! Fill me with Your love, grace and joy.
I have many fears and anxieties when I think about the future.
O Lord, You know my every need. I surrender my financial concerns and worries into Your almighty hands. Please grant me Your peace, so that I will not worry about tomorrow. I lean on Your unfailing love and my heart rejoices in You.
