“It is written,” he said to them, “‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’ but you are making it ‘a dent of robbers.’”

-MATTHEW 21:13 NIV

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No matter who you are or what you’ve done, there’s nothing blocking your way to God. In Jesus, a great clearing has been made. Let’s step into his house of prayer with gratitude, knowing his doors are wide open for us all.

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Prayer

God, thank you for removing every barrier between us through Jesus. Cleanse my heart of anything that hinders my worship or draws me away from You. Help me approach You with gratitude and trust, knowing Your presence is open to me. Make my life a house of prayer. Amen.

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Jesus cleared the way to God for you, and for everyone. Who do you know that needs to be invited into His Kingdom?

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Guided Prayer

Honor God

And the words of the Lord are flawless, like silver purified in a crucible, like gold refined seven times.

-PSLAMS 12:6 NIV

What amazes you about God’s Character?

My Concerns

I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore, I will wait for him.”

-LAMENTATIONS 3:24 NIV

What does it mean to place your hope in God?

A Prayer for Belonging

God, thank You for pursuing me despite my wanderings and failures. I am so grateful that You, Savior of the world, know my name. I belong to YOu and was created to know You. Deepen our connection and enrich our relationship, as I daily seek You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

A Prayer for Spiritual Receptivity

God, open my heart to hear and readily receive from You. Free me from distractions. I don’t want to read Your Word passively, but I want it to transform my life. Help me to live in obedience and reflect Your light to others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The Mountaintop Presence

Jesus, thank You for bringing God’s mountaintop presence down to earth. Thank You that this heavenly presence now fills every one of your followers. By the power of Your Spirit, help me and my community lives as the shining city on a hill, where heaven touches Earth, so that many may experience the love, wisdom, and blessings of God.

God’s Will

God, it is Your Word that guides me. So please deepen my understanding of Scripture so that I can clearly know Your will. As I draw near to You, please show me what plans and desires I need to surrender, and which ones I should pursue. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Closing

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord makes his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lifts up his countenance upon you and give you peace.

-NUMBERS 6:24-26

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These daily posts are courtesy and inspired from the Bible App. I find it better for me to understand God’s word by typing these out. I had an idea that sharing on this blog in hope to help inspire others to share the Word of God.