Prayer of the Day for Mar 25th, 2024
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Dear Lord,
Our minds are such busy places! It feels like a relentless barrage of thoughts, worries, to-do lists, distractions, and things we can't seem to forget. It can be overwhelming and even spiritually harmful if we're not careful about what we allow to take up residence there.
The world constantly bombards us with negativity – bad news, hurtful opinions, images of violence, and messages that glorify the wrong things. It's all too easy to slip into patterns of negativity, anxiety, and discontentment without even actively choosing to go there.
We confess that we sometimes feed our minds with mental junk food and then wonder why we feel spiritually depleted. Forgive us for giving so much of our attention to what is fleeting instead of what is eternal. We desperately need Your help to reset our thinking.
Help us to recognize the power our thoughts have over our emotions, our attitudes, and ultimately, our actions. Teach us to take our thoughts captive, to actively choose what nourishes our souls and what starves our fleshly inclinations.
We long to dwell on that which is good. Open our eyes to see the beauty that still exists all around us. Instead of constantly noticing what's wrong, train us to search for the true, the noble, the right, and the pure. May we focus on the stories of hope amidst despair, the acts of kindness, and the quiet faithfulness of ordinary people.
Help us appreciate moments of goodness that may seem simple but are profound gifts – laughter with loved ones, the warmth of the sun on our faces, the miracle of a blossoming flower, and the quiet peace after a storm. May a deep sense of gratitude replace a tendency to complain.
Give us discernment when consuming news, media, and entertainment. Help us recognize the things that drag us down spiritually and emotionally and avoid exposing ourselves to what is unhealthy. Show us ways to use technology that benefits our spirit, not harm it.
Renew our minds, Lord. We desire to have minds that are filled with thoughts that are pleasing to You. When those negative, critical, or anxious thoughts try to intrude, give us the strength to shift our focus back to the things that reflect Your own heart.
Help us not only think about what is excellent and praiseworthy but also actively create it. Give us opportunities to spread light, offer encouragement, and celebrate what is good, both in our personal interactions and our engagement with the wider world.
May our minds be a refuge of Your peace and a reflection of Your goodness.
Amen.
