40 short prayers for the day
1. “Father, thank You for showing me Your mercy, Your kindness, and Your goodness over and over when I didn’t begin to deserve it. Help me to have a heart that is free from being vindictive. Help me to forgive and to do good to those who have done wrong. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
2. “Father, thank You that whatever the enemy says about me cannot withstand Your great mercy. Thank You that I am not defined by my mistakes and failures, but I am defined by what You say about me. I am forgiven and redeemed and free from condemnation. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
3. “Father, thank You that You joyously give me Your kingdom with all the promises in Your Word. Thank You that I can come and receive Your gifts of favor, forgiveness, wisdom, and abundance. I declare that I am expecting You to show out in my life in ways I have never imagined. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
4. “Father, thank You for Your faithfulness and love and mercy in my life. Thank You for the partial victories that You have given me, and I know that You are working to bring them to completion. Help me continue to be grateful and see every promise fulfilled. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
5. “Father, thank You for the gifts and talents and seeds of greatness You have given me. Thank You for every door of opportunity You open for me, and that adversity is only a sign that You are about to do something amazing. I believe that You have the final say. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
6. “Father, thank You that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, and that includes me. Thank You that all the things that could have disqualified and kept me undeserving were wiped away in Your mercy. I declare that I am forgiven, and I’m moving forward in victory. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
7. “Father, thank You that I can humble myself and admit my weaknesses, sins, and failures. Thank You that Your power goes to work in me when I stop pretending that I have it all together. I am taking off the masks and asking You to help bring the change I need. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
8. “Father, thank You that my faith and trust are anchored to You and Your mighty power at work in my life. Thank You that I don’t have to be moved by the tests and troubles I face because I know that You are making me stronger. I declare that I am coming out better. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
9. “Father, thank You for all the ways You provide for me every day. Thank You that when one of those provisions ceases, You are already doing a new thing and lining up the next level. I believe that You change seasons, that You’re never in the past, and that You are leading me to where You are. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
10. “Father, thank You for the history I have with You and for the goodness You have shown me over and over. Thank You that I can remember every victory and great thing You’ve done for me and build altars of thankfulness. I declare that I am receiving Your blessing even now. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
11. “Father, thank You for designing me to receive Your strength for every pressure that I will ever face. Thank You that You have already equipped me with power to overcome opposition and outlast adversity. I declare that I am strong and can do all things through Christ. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
12. “Father, thank You that I can leave behind any negative mindsets and make room for the increase You want to bring into my life. Thank You that this is a new day to break free from limitations. I declare that I am lengthening the cords and enlarging the place of my tent. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
13. “Father, thank You that I can come to You by faith, knowing that as I seek You and hunger and thirst for righteousness, You will provide everything I need. Thank You for the blessings and favor that are mine as I keep You first place in my life. I believe that I will be filled with Your presence. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
14. “Father, thank You that You are worthy of my worship and songs of praise. Thank You that I can stand before You every morning and evening and sing songs of victory. I declare that You are right here with me and that You will show Your glory through me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
15. “Father, thank You for stilling the storms that are sent to stop my future and for coming to me when the waves were threatening. Thank You that difficulties cannot stop what You have ordained for me. I believe that You are pushing back the forces of darkness and bringing me through. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
16. “Father, thank You for being my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust. I speak it out loud because I know that it’s true and I believe that You will deliver and protect me. Help me to release my faith and declare that my dreams are coming to pass. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
17. “Father, thank You that no matter what I go through, You are my redeemer and my vindicator. Thank You that You grant me life and favor and can bring me out of difficulties better off than I was before they showed up. I believe that You are in control in the tough times. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
18. “Father, thank You that You are always worthy of my highest praise and that You inhabit my praise. Thank You that You reign over all the circumstances of my life and that You are my vindicator. I declare that I will be uncommon and that as long as I have breath, I will praise You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
19. “Father, thank You that just as You healed this Canaanite woman’s daughter, You can do the impossible in my life. Thank You that I can bring the fullness of my praise to You. Help me be bold to ask You for the big things only You can make happen and to release my faith. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
20. “Father, thank You for the mercy and forgiveness and protection You have shown me when I’ve done wrong. Help me to do good and to bless those who have done me wrong. I am leaving them in Your hands and giving them the grace that allows for change. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
21. “Father, thank You for how Your strong hand is working out Your plan for my life. Thank You for the open doors, the promotion, the healing, and good breaks that You’ve already put in place to come my way. I believe that for generations You have been lovingly maneuvering things in my favor. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
22. “Father, thank You that I can literally call out to You in a day of trouble, knowing that You will deliver and protect me. Thank You that I can invite You into my circumstances and receive the strength I need to overcome. I am casting any anxiety away and calling on You for deliverance. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
23. “Father, thank You that I can have a pure heart and see You today. Thank You that I can release any worries, any doubts, any guilt and bitterness and flush them out of my life. Help me to empty out any impurities, forgive whatever needs forgiving, and let go of the past. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
24. “Father, thank You that I can shut the door on the negative that comes against me and keep what You have promised and said about me close to my heart. Thank You that You are my vindicator and none of these things need move me. I believe that I will rise above the negatives. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
25. “Father, thank You for speaking through Your Word and for giving me an inner ear to know right from wrong and what the best path is. Help me to be sensitive to Your still small voice, to hear it with clarity, and to be quick to obey. I believe that I will reap an extraordinary harvest when I obey. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
26. “Father, thank You for not just bringing me net-breaking blessings but for calling me to come and be Your disciple. Thank You that Your blessings are not based on whether I am worthy enough to deserve them. I will not let fear keep me from receiving all the gifts You have for me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
27. “Father, thank You that You didn’t create me to live weighed down by the worry, hurts, offenses, and frustrations that creep in and limit my life. Help me to guard my heart and mind and leave issues in Your hands. I declare that I have Your peace that passes understanding. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
28. “Father, thank You that You’re not limited by doors that have been locked for a long time. Thank You that other people and circumstances cannot keep me from what You have ordained for me. I believe that You are opening the right doors, and that You will take me where I’ve never been. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
29. “Father, thank You that Jesus came not to be served but to serve others and give His life as a ransom for many. Help me to be like Him and keep my eyes open for the people and opportunities You bring me to serve and bless with a glad heart. I believe You are taking me higher. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
30. “Father, thank You that when I walk through dark valleys and adversities, You walk with me, and I have no reason to be afraid or worried. Thank You that You are my Good Shepherd and You have purposed the valley to work for my good. I declare that I am resting in You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
31. “Father, thank You that You have borne our griefs and carried our sorrows and by Your stripes we are healed. Thank You that the scars tell the story of what You’ve done in my life and of Your greatness to forgive and redeem. I trust that You will use those scars to help others find healing as well. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
32. “Father, thank You that You purposefully order my steps in the way that is best for me. Thank You for Your strength in the testing times and the expectancy that at any moment You can turn things around into a new season of abundance. Whether You do it gradually or suddenly, I will rest in You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
33. “Father, thank You that no matter what my circumstances are that I don’t have to live discouraged and frustrated and unhappy. Thank You that You have made this day and I can rejoice and be glad in it. I will choose joy because I know You are in control. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
34. “Father, thank You that You are the Most High God and that You have a way of making all the detours and dark twists in my life to finally work to my advantage. Thank You that every test of my faith is preparing me to go higher and to increase me. Help me to be faithful and grow through it. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
35. “Father, thank You for the people in my life who inspire me, challenge me, and make me better. Help me to be wise about who I listen to and the counsel and opinions I receive. Help me to distance myself from anyone whose influence will keep me from my potential. I want to walk with the right people. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
36. “Father, thank You for the promise that You are transforming me from glory to glory. Thank You that the steps by which You take me from one level to another are for You alone to decide. I will keep moving forward and honoring You no matter what comes my way. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
37. “Father, thank You for being the merciful God who can take my messes and the things I’ve run away from and turn them into miracles when I return and face them. Thank You that Your grace is always there to help me. I believe that You are working all things together for my good. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
38. “Father, thank You that in the routine of my ordinary days, You open up windows of grace that can change everything. Thank You that You’re orchestrating moments when You empower me to come up higher. I declare that I will step into it and receive the promise. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
39. “Father, thank You that the winds and waves that I face today cannot stop Your plan for my life. Thank You that my purpose is firmly and securely anchored in You. I believe and declare that the storms cannot defeat me and are pushing me into my destiny. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
40. “Father, thank You for the promise that when I am plugged into a community of faith, there is a commanded blessing. Thank You that when we gather in Jesus’ Name, You are in our midst. I declare that I am making it my priority to plant myself in Your house. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”