“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for they receive the kingdom of heaven.”  (Matthew 5: 3)

Father,

   Thank you that when I am down you lift me up,

      And when I feel worthless you show me your kingdom.

   Let me live in your kingdom though I can never deserve it.

     And fill me with your confidence though I can never create it.

Amen 

“They will declare to future generations how the Lord saved his people.  He finished it.”  (Psalm 22: 31)

Lord,

   Thank you that in your grace alone I am saved,

      And by your act of supreme love, as you proclaimed, it is finished.

   Save me by your power, accept me by your grace.

      And fill me with confidence in your promise that truly it is finished.

Amen

“Lord, I asked you for life and you gave it, a long life and one that lasts forever.” (Psalm 21: 4)

Father,

   Thank you that when I asked you for your abundant life you gave it,

      Plus a long life that I know will last forever with you.

   Give me your life, fill me with your abundance, bless me with many years.

      And give me confidence that life goes on forever and joy in anticipating it.

Amen

“Lord, you have made us rulers over all the works of your creation and given us the charge to rule them wisely.” (Psalm 8: 6)

God has given us all of his creation to enjoy and to rule wisely.

Father,

   Thank you for the beauty and wonder of your creation,

      That reminds me of your greatness and love.

   Help me to rule it with wisdom,

      Be reminded of your awesome power,

      And be filled with the comfort of your love.

Amen