Daily Prayer: Being Shaped and Guided by God's Word - January 16, 2026

Описание: 00:00 Opening Prayer and the Divine Origin of Scripture
00:08 The prayer begins with a quiet moment of settling the heart and spirit before God at the start of the day.
00:16 Gratitude is expressed for the gift of a new morning and the opportunity to draw near to God's Word amidst a world overwhelmed by information.
00:32 Despite a world where truth is diluted, God lovingly calls believers back to His unchanging Word for renewal and strength.
00:48 The prayer reflects on 2 Timothy 3:16, emphasising that all Scripture is God-breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.
01:07 Acknowledgement that Scripture is God's Word, breathed by Him, revealing His heart, light, and guidance, not merely human wisdom or historical record.
01:19 The Guiding and Correcting Power of God's Word
01:19 God's Word speaks to us personally, showing us how to live, why we live, and where our lives should ultimately be headed.
01:32 God's Word grounds us in truth, preventing us from judging right and wrong by feelings or shifting societal trends.
01:54 The rebuke from God's Word is meant to lovingly awaken and restore, not to shame or condemn.
02:05 God's Word acts like a mirror, revealing our true condition and calling us back before we drift too far.
02:18 God's Word corrects and realigns us, showing the way home and training us in righteousness.
02:38 Scripture's Role in Shaping Character and Self-Examination
02:38 Scripture patiently shapes character by teaching integrity, humility, patience, and love.
02:53 The prayer expresses gratitude for Scripture and a desire for a life that bears the fruit of righteousness, not just avoiding error.
03:08 A humble self-examination reveals a tendency to prioritise phones and others' opinions over Scripture and God's heart.
03:26 Confession of selective obedience, seeking encouragement without renewal and asking for forgiveness.
03:42 A plea for a tender, teachable heart that accepts God's Word as authority to be obeyed, not just known.
03:55 A Heart Open to Scripture's Authority and Guidance
03:56 A heartfelt plea for a sincere longing for God's Word, emphasising attentive and submissive engagement rather than hurried reading.
04:12 The prayer highlights how God's Word shapes decisions, steadies emotions, and provides guidance and strength in times of confusion and weakness.
04:29 Entrusting the family to God's care, asking for physical health, inner joy, and peace amidst life's busyness and pressures.
04:41 A desire for God's Word to be the foundation of the home, guiding relationships with love and truth rather than emotion or worldly values.
04:57 A special prayer for the daughter to develop a deep hunger for truth and to anchor her life in God's Word throughout her studies, future, and life choices.
05:11 Prayers for Family and a Life Anchored in God's Will
05:16 Prayer for protection, joy, peace, and discernment to stand firm in a complex and confusing world.
05:27 Request for life to be protected and shaped by God's Word, remaining steadfast in both prosperity and adversity.
05:38 Help to understand that a truly good future is defined by walking in God's will rather than outward achievements.
05:50 Thanksgiving for the gift of God's Word and a plea to not only hear but be transformed by Scripture.
06:03 Commitment to live a life shaped by God's Word with gratitude, repentance, and trust, concluding in prayer.