Open Eye Thanksgiving

"O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his loving-kindness endures forever."

Psalm 118:29

Open our eyes today to see all that we should be thankful for even if at the present moment our problems, pain or need might lead us to believe that we have no thanksgiving. Open our eyes to your unfailing goodness. Help us to see that you are working behind the scenes of our lives to usher us into a season of restoration and reconciliation... and for this, we are thankful. Enter our hearts and clear away anything that prevents an attitude of gratitude.

With eyes wide open we see that we have been blessed with every spiritual blessing. Every good and perfect gift has graciously come from your hand. Thank you Lord, for all you have done for us. In Jesus Name, Amen.

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MORNING, NOON AND NIGHT PRAYER ASSIGNMENT:

Pray today for your enemies, those who curse you and those who persecute you.

But I say to you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which spitefully use you, and persecute you;

Matthew 5: 44

Be Open!

Lord, open our eyes that we may see you working behind the scenes of our lives. Open our hands that we may share generously the gifts you have provided. Open our mouths to speak on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves. Open our minds to receive new ideas, concepts and innovations. Open our hearts to love our neighbor and ourselves better today than yesterday. Help us to be more open to your Word so that we will be better hearers and doers of your Word.

In your name, Amen
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Open Our Eyes

Lord, open our eyes that we may see you working behind the scenes of our lives. Open our hands that we may share generously the gifts you have provided. Open our mouths to speak on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves. Open our minds to receive new ideas, concepts and innovations. Open our hearts to love our neighbor and ourselves better today than yesterday. Help us to be more open to your Word so that we will be better hearers and doers of your Word.

In your name, Amen
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Emmaus Walk

God of Grace and God of Glory forgive us when we failed to recognize you. Just like the two men who walked with you to Emmaus, we didn’t see it was you. We didn’t see it was you who was helping us when we were in trouble. We didn’t see you working behind the scenes to help us keep things together. We didn’t see you when you were holding us up when we fell to temptation. We didn’t see you opening doors, creating opportunities or protecting us from dangers seen and unseen.

Open our eyes today so we can see you clearly. Open our ears to hear what you have to say to those who have ears to hear. As we spend time with you on our own Emmaus roads, may we walk long enough until our hearts burn within us. In Jesus name, Amen.

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