Guard my heart and mind, Lord!

I pray to Almighty Father that His peace, which transcends all understanding, will guard my heart and mind.
God the Father continue to guide me when I write and do a research; when I deal with complex issues in society; when I use my pen to criticize and expose bellicose and uncouth characters in government and the underworld. 
I am aware, Lord, that I sometimes make people laugh; sometimes I make them cry; some are disappointed if not agitated by my dyed-in-the-wool convictions to reform the society and save it from evil through my write-ups.
I choose to think on good things because I love life and desire to see many good days. 
As a community journalist, I will keep my tongue from evil and my lips from speaking lies. I will turn from evil and do good; I will seek peace and pursue it. In my heart I have planned my course, and I look to You, Lord, to determine my steps. 
Lord, Your peace will act as umpire in my heart and will settle with finality all my decisions. You will keep me in perfect peace, Father, for my mind is stayed on You. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.

Thank you, Father!

Father, I thank You that I have been delivered from the power of darkness and translated into the Kingdom of Your dear Son. 
I commit to live free from worry, in the name of Jesus, for the law of the Spirit of life in Jesus Christ has made me free from the law of sin and death.
I humble myself under Your mighty hand, that in due time You may exalt me.
I cast the whole of my cares--all my anxities, all my worries, all my concerns, once and for all--on You. 
You care for me affectionately and care about me watchfully. 
You sustain me. 
You will never allow the consistently righteous to be moved--made to slip, fall or fail!
Thank you, Father, I am carefree. I walk in that peace which passes all understanding, in Jesus' name!

Prayer to please God rather than men

“I close my eyes, then I drift away, into the magic night I softly say. A silent prayer, like dreamers do, then I fall asleep to dream my dreams of you.” Roy Orbison

By Alex P. Vidal

FATHER, we leave 2014 with great enthusiasm and optimism for 2015.

We desire to please You rather than men.

Forgive us for loving the approval and the praise and glory that come from men (instead of and) more than the glory that comes from You. (We value our credit with You more than credit with men).

We declare that we are free from the fear of men, which brings a snare. We lean on, trust in and put our confidence in You.

We are safe and set on high.

COMFORT

We take comfort and are encouraged and confidently and boldly say, “The Lord is our Helper, we will not be seized with alarm (we will not fear or dread or be terrified).

What can man do to us?

Father, just as you sent Jesus, You have sent us.

You are ever with us, for we always seek to do what pleases You.

In Jesus’ name we pray, amen.