Wednesday - The Letter of James (James 1:16-18)

Welcome to Daily Prayer.

Today, we remember gratitude and grace.

Every good gift comes from you, oh Father of lights.

A Scripture Reading from James 1:16–18:

"Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created."

A Prayer of Adoration:

You overflow with generosity, grace upon grace. You are so good.

A Prayer of Confession:

Lord, forgive my forgetfulness. Forgive the ways I take gifts for granted and fail to thank you.

A Prayer of Surrender and Trust:

Open my eyes to grace all around me: in breath, in beauty, in friendship, and in faith. Help me live in wonder and gratitude.

A Prayer of Intercession:

Let my gratitude spill over in generosity. Use my life to refresh others today.

Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.

James 1:12

"Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial, because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him."

A Closing Prayer:

Thank you for your abundant grace. I live today as a recipient and a conduit of your gifts. Amen.

*Scripture reading-Kristin Adcock

*Scripture memory -Johnny Ray and Daniel Adcock

*Prayers from Mark Cunningham from the Entrusted Daily Prayer series