Receiving God’s Perfect Gifts

“If you, who are imperfect, love and give good gifts to your children how much more will your perfect heavenly Father love and give good gifts to those who ask him?”  (Matthew 7: 11)

 

Father,

   Thank you that when I ask you always give,

      And your gifts are always perfect and good.

   Give me your gifts that are perfect for me,

      And fill me with confidence so I may see.

Amen

Entering Through the Door into God’s Kingdom

“To the one who knocks the door will be opened.”  (Matthew 7: 8)

 

Father,

   Thank you that when I knocked on your door you welcomed me,

      You invited me in with open arms.

   And now I live in your great house as part of your family,

      And never will stand outside and need to knock again.

Amen

Finding God and Seeing His Promises

“The one who keeps on seeking will find.”  (Matthew 7: 8)

 

Father,

   When I searched for you I found you’d been with me all along,

      And as I seek to know you more you reveal your mysteries to me.

   Help me to know you and your truths more fully,

      And to expect your presence and promises more completely.

Amen

 

Receiving What You Desire

“Everyone who asks receives.”  (Matthew 7: 8)

 

Father,

   Thank you that when I’ve asked you’ve generously given,

      Sometimes different than what I’ve asked but always what I truly desire.

   So I keep on asking for all I want,

      And trusting you to give me what I truly desire.

Amen

Entering into God’s Kingdom

“Keep knocking and the door will be opened to you.” (Matthew 7: 7)

 

Father,

   Thank you that when I knocked on your door you invited me in,

      You greeted me with wide spread arms of love.

   Forgive me for occasionally wandering from you,

      And thank you that you are always ready to welcome me home.

Amen

Seeking and Finding

“Keep on seeking and you will find.”  (Matthew 7: 7)

 

Father,

   As I’ve sought answers you’ve given me light,

      As I’ve sought understanding you’ve given me sight.

   As I’ve sought peace you’ve given me comfort,

      As I’ve sought love you’ve given me your presence.

   Thank you.

Amen

 

Ask and Receive

“Keep on asking and you will receive.”  (Matthew 7: 7)

 

Father,

  Thank you for always giving me everything I need,

      Though not always everything in the way I’ve asked.

   You know the desires of my heart and I trust the pureness of your love,

      To give me always your perfect blessings even when not what I asked.

Amen 

Freedom from Worry

“Don’t worry about tomorrow, God will help you deal with it’s challenges then.  Have faith for today, that is enough.”  (Matthew 6: 34)

 

Father,

   So often I worry about tomorrow and miss seeing your blessings today,

      Yet, you bless me each day, day by day.

   Help me to focus on your blessings today instead of worrying about tomorrow,

      Fill me with faith for today and peace for tomorrow.

Amen 

Receive Everything You Need and More

“Seek first to be in God’s kingdom and to receive his righteousness and everything you need will be given to you as well.” (Matthew 6: 33)

 

Father,

   Thank you for accepting me into your eternal kingdom,

      And giving me your righteousness which I could never attain.

   You give me everything I need and more than I could imagine,

      Help me to rest in confidence that you will provide today as well.

Amen

Confidence Instead of Worry

“So don’t worry about clothes and food and drink.  Unbelievers obsess over these things.  Instead relax trusting that your heavenly Father knows exactly what you need.” (Matthew 6: 31-32)

 

Father,

   I’ve spent far too many times worrying instead of trusting,

      And yet I’ve watched as you provided for me even when I doubted.

   Replace my doubts with faith and my worry with confidence,

      Let me see clearly your provision for what I need most urgently.

Amen