Prayers to start the day

In my last post, I mentioned that I've been working on plans for this year. Every December, I look forward to evaluating how the past year has gone, and then dreaming about what objectives and goals to set for the coming year. This year, though, the plans have been difficult to work through. It's going to be a tough first six months, both in a lot of activity, and in preparation for time in the US. I keep getting a heavy feeling. Am I planning too much? Am I trying to do things for people's admiration rather than God's? Am I leaning on the knowledge of his will or my own understanding?

These three daily prayers from JD Greer have been really helpful in focusing my heart on the gospel. I need the gospel. Not just for salvation, but for everyday life. I need these prayers as I keep planning and implementing goals for this year.

"God, because I am in Christ I know there is nothing I can do today that would make you love me any more than you do right now, and there's nothing I have done that makes you love me any less."
"God, your presence and approval is all I need to have joy today."
"God, everything the Gospel tells me about your intentions for my life is TRUE."

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