Daily Prayer for August 17th, 2019
Good morning, God—thank You! 🙂
It seems as though when I focus on what I don’t have, I miss out on what I do. Father, help me to be content with my many blessings, especially the honor of knowing You! Be joyful and love as long as I live. I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. In Jesus name. Amen.
1 Timothy 6:6 English Standard Version (ESV)
6 But godliness with contentment is great gain,
Philippians 4:11-13 English Standard Version (ESV)
11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Ecclesiastes 3:12 English Standard Version (ESV)
12 I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live;
Psalm 37:4 English Standard Version (ESV)
Delight yourself in the Lord,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.