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"I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I hope."

-Psalm 130:5

An Evening Prayer:

An active prayer: If there are any regrets about this day or apologies that should be made to others, write them down and ask God to help you work on them tomorrow.

"Train children in the right way, and when old, they will not stray."

-Proverbs 22:6

An Children's Mealtime Prayer:

God is great, God is good.
Let us thank him for our food.
By his hands, we are fed.
Let us thank him for our bread.
Amen.

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you."

-Matthew 28:19-20

An Evening Prayer:

Whatever worries I am carrying with me at the end of this day, help me set them aside for awhile – that I may rest in peace, and then pick up those concerns again tomorrow, trusting you for the help I will need.

“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 16 You will know them by their fruits.”

-Matthew 7:15-16

A Family Mealtime Prayer:

Lord, when I see the bad news about how I need to change, help me remember the good news that you will be my helper, strength and guide, this day and always. Thank you for your forgiveness and the newness of life you offer.

“… this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel: ‘In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams’.”

-Acts 2:16-17

A Family Mealtime Prayer:

Thank you for the ways that we each are different, O Lord. Help us enjoy each person’s specialness, and may this food help us to grow, never fearing to become who you’ve created each of us to be.