pray for a deeper relationship with God – may our hearts beat in rhythm with Yours, as we strive to fulfill this goal.

Message: My goal for 2019 is to be closer to God. Prayer: Heavenly Father, as we embark on this journey toward drawing closer to You, we come before You with humble hearts. We acknowledge that our greatest desire is to deepen our relationship with You. We long to walk in Your presence and cultivate a daily connection that transcends our earthly experiences. Help us to set aside distractions that pull us away and allow us to focus on the sacred space that exists between us. Teach us to seek You in prayer, in the stillness of our hearts, and in the beauty of creation that surrounds us. Lord, we ask for clarity and strength as we pursue this goal. We know that the path may not always be easy, but with Your guidance, we can navigate through the challenges that arise. Illuminate our minds with wisdom as we seek to understand Your Word more profoundly, and may it transform our lives and attitudes. Let our hearts be open to the lessons You wish to teach us, and help us to recognize Your voice amidst the chaos of our day-to-day lives. As we strive to grow closer to You, may we also become vessels of Your love and grace in the world around us. Let our actions reflect Your love, and may our lives be a testament to Your goodness. Inspire us to serve others and to share the light of Christ, illustrating the profound impact of a relationship with You. May we always remember that our goal is not merely to seek intimacy for ourselves but to shine Your love and forgiveness to a world in need. Strengthen our faith, O Lord, and help us to lean on You in moments of doubt and uncertainty. Allow us to find joy in Your presence and peace in surrendering our plans to You. As we move forward, may we embrace each day as an opportunity to grow deeper in love with You. May our hearts beat in rhythm with Yours, as we strive to fulfill this goal. We offer our hopes and dreams to You, trusting that You will guide us every step of the way. Thank You for always being present and for calling us into deeper fellowship with You. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.