Heavenly Father, We come before You with hearts full of gratitude and humility, seeking Your abundant grace. Your Word reminds us of the power and sufficiency of Your grace, and we stand on the promises found in Scripture as we lift our voices to You.
Opening Invocation
Lord, we thank You for Your grace, which is freely given to us through Jesus Christ. Your Word says in Ephesians 2:8-9, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” We acknowledge that our salvation is a gift from You, not earned by our deeds but given out of Your boundless love.
Confession and Request for Forgiveness
Father, we confess our sins and shortcomings before You. We have fallen short in many ways, but we are reminded in 1 John 1:9, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” We ask for Your forgiveness and cleansing, trusting in Your faithfulness and justice.
Petition for Sustaining Grace
Lord, we ask for Your sustaining grace to carry us through our daily lives. In 2 Corinthians 12:9, You assured Paul, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” We rely on this promise, knowing that Your grace is enough to meet every need and overcome every weakness. Strengthen us, O Lord, with Your power and fill us with Your Spirit.
Grace to Overcome Challenges
Father, grant us the grace to face challenges with courage and faith. Hebrews 4:16 encourages us, “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” We approach Your throne boldly, seeking the grace that helps us in times of difficulty and trial. Help us to trust in Your provision and guidance.
Grace to Grow in Holiness
Lord, we pray for the grace to grow in holiness and Christlikeness. Titus 2:11-12 teaches us, “For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this present age.” May Your grace instruct us and empower us to live lives that reflect Your character and glory.
Gratitude for Grace Given
We thank You, Lord, for the grace already given to us. In 1 Corinthians 15:10, Paul testifies, “But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not without effect.” We acknowledge that everything we are and have is by Your grace. Let our lives be a testimony of Your transforming power and love.
Closing Invocation
In all things, may Your grace abound in us, Lord. As 2 Peter 3:18 exhorts, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever! Amen.” Help us to continually grow in Your grace, bringing glory to Your name in all that we do.
We ask all these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
Amen.