But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.  Matthew 5:44 NET

God, as we start each day, help us remember that we belong to You, and our desire is to act accordingly. Keep our feet from wandering into distractions that could steal precious time and energy from the most important things You have designed for us. We are grateful to be Your children, Lord, every day is filled with the wonder of Your love, the freedom of Holy Spirit, and the pure joy of knowing You hold our hand.  God, we praise You that You comfort Your children in our troubles so that we can then in turn comfort others. Yes Lord! Thank You. By Your grace and forgiveness, Your mercy and love, we are free to receive our inheritance that is kept in heaven and will never perish, spoil, or fade. Help us to hold to Your teachings, and in turn, know the truth, so that the truth can set those who accept You free! They have been crucified with Christ and we no longer live, but Christ lives in us. Lord, we will live by faith in Jesus, who loves us and gave Himself for us. We pray hope, we pray healing, we pray deliverance, we pray love, we pray rejoicing, we pray salvation, we pray revival, we pray forgiveness in the name of Jesus Christ, amen!