Saint Therese of the Child Jesus defined prayer as, “A glance directed towards heaven, a cry of gratitude and love in the midst of trials and joys.” With this in mind, I believe that these Self Improvement prayers coming from my daily meditation surely would direct my glance toward heaven, and carry my cry of gratitude and love, in the midst of my trials and joys, to God my heavenly Father through Jesus Christ His Son my Lord. I would love you to join me pray these fifteen heart-searching and self-sanctifying prayers coming from my daily reflection. You will never go empty-handed but are highly blessed when you pray in faith. Let us pray

1. Bless my inner being dear Lord

Dear Lord, I praise and honor you on this new day. I thank you for all the goodness it brings. May I step into it only with one mission; to do your will. I offer you all I have to do this day with full understanding that you would assist me by your angels, I am not alone. You are always with me, my God, you would never abandon me. Bless my inner being, dear Lord, that all which would come from within me today would sanctify me and bless others for the glory of your holy name. Dearest Jesus, I trust in you. Amen.

2. Lord, you are the rock that holes my life.

I am standing on a rock, the rock that holes my life, the rock that is God. Your precepts and your words, oh Lord, give me a reason to live, and you are the only way the truth and the life. Only in you can I be fulfilled and be peaceful. Lord let me not praise you only by lips, let not my heart be far from you but Worship you in truth and spirit. May my whole being give praise to you my God for you alone are my maker, my deliverer, and my God forever. Jesus, I trust in you. Amen

3. Jesus, you are the God of surprises.

 My Loving Jesus, you are a God of surprises. You answer my prayers when I least expect it. You know all about me, when I'm succeeding and when I'm failing. Lord, I need your grace to continue trusting in you because you never fail. I'll not shy from you because of my weaknesses for I know when I came to you, I'll never remain unclean or unrewarded. Dearest Jesus, I open my heart to your surprises upon my family, and may I be your friend forever.  Amen

4. Save me from evil ways oh Lord

Dearest Jesus, my Lord, and my God, I worship you. I love to praise you today and forever, oh Lord, with a clear conscience.  Give me the grace oh Lord to avoid mortal sin in my life. Let me not plan to do evil. Let me not seize an opportunity to sin at my disposal and sin. Let me not cooperated with others to sin. Let me not conform to the standards of this world but transform me oh Lord, that I may serve you just as I am, with my limitations or weaknesses, but never with planned evil. Help me, Jesus. Amen.

5. Jesus, Light Of The World, I Trust In You

Oh loving Jesus, Light of the world, thank you for coming into the world to save me. By your light, you make me see, do things easily, be happy, and have confidence, fearing nothing. How can I live without you, the light of my life? You would always make a way where there is no way.  Like Joseph in Egypt, Daniel in the lion’s den, Shadrach and his brothers, miraculously, you let the Apostles this day out of prison because you will always make a way where there is no way and shine your light of salvation upon your loved one.  I believe, hope, and trust, dear Lord, that I am walking in your light and your mighty hand is at work in my life. When you say yes no one can say no. Jesus, I trust in you. Amen

6. Lord, you would answer our prayer when the time comes

Like Job, he went a long time but didn't curse you, oh God. This woman made twelve years and still believed and trusted you. The man at the pool went thirty-eight waiting for his turn, known only by you, oh God. The paralyzed man waited many years until his turn came, and many and many, all for your glory. We are here waiting for our turn, all known by your, oh Lord. That moment of grace when your face would shine brighter on us and we would join so many you have healed to shout thanksgiving and praise to your holy name. We would continue to adore you as we are, believing and hoping that you would answer our prayer when the time comes. Dearest Father, I trust in you Amen.

7. Lord, your presence is awesome

Jesus. My Lord and my God, your presence is awesome, your presence is powerful, your presence is healing. I worship you, oh Lord with all my life because you are always present, and your presence brings healing and deliverance to my spouse and me. I will forevermore praise and worship you for there is none like you. I love you, Jesus. Amen

8. I will not weaver, you are with me, Lord

Loving Jesus, I commend my body and soul to you today, because you are the only one to bring calmness to my life. When the tempest of life attempts to push in fears, I will not weaver because I know you are right here with me. I will turn to you with confidence and you will not fail me but order the waves and bring me calmness, so that I may remain in your peaceful service all the days of my life. Jesus, I trust in you. Amen 

9. Oh Lord, keep me from the distraction of sin

My Lord and my God, all praise and glory belong to you. Seeing a new day with a good program for me is a wonderful gift from you. As I keep myself busy oh Lord, keep me from the distraction of sin. Let me be focused and do what is right and helpful for my family, myself, friends, and those I'll meet today at my hospital appointment. You are Lord over all happenings in my life today. Father, I hope and trust in you. Amen

10. Let me not only hear but act your words lord

My Lord and my God, you are so good. You give me your word every day, thank you. Dear Lord, of what use is your word to me if I do not put it into practice? Can a seed grow without being put into the soul? Lord help me that I may not only hear your words but put them into practice in my thoughts words and deeds so that they may transform me and others. Lord, open not only my ears but also my eyes, mouth, heart, and actions to the impact of your words. I love you, Lord
Amen

11. Father I believe, hope, and trust in your power of transformation

O Lord my God, I praise and worship you because you are awesome, you change the hearts of men. You are telling me today that if I treat others badly, it is you I'm treating. Father, forgive my weaknesses and give me a loving heart that I may love you truly in others. Loving Father I believe, hope, and trust in your mighty power of transformation. Help me in my endeavors to be a transformed person. Amen

12. Give me the grace to love others Lord

Father Lord, you ask me to love others as you have loved me. Give me the grace to love others even those who do not love me. May I not criticize but correct. May I not be jealous but imitate. May I not curse but bless. Loving Father, only by your grace can I attend this. Here I am Lord, use me. Thank you, Lord, Amen

13. With a heart serene, let me embrace this new day, Lord

One day at a time Sweet Jesus is what I ask of you, and yes, here comes one so bright and shine, with many promises. May I step into it dear Lord, with a heart serene to love as you love, see as you see, hear as you hear, and do everything as you would do them. I entrust my family and precious friends into your hands, bless and heal them. Sweet Jesus, I trust in you. Amen

14. That I may be merciful, Lord

My Lord and my God, you are worthy of my praise and adorable. May your name be praised and adored. You teach me to do good always even if I have the opportunity to pay back my offenders. You are my protector, my defender, my God in whom I trust, whom shall I fear? You are always for me, your angels around me, and my battle yours. Should I fight or revenge when my God is with me, his power all around me? Lord have mercy on any who have ever offended me. That I may be merciful as you are merciful to me. I bless them, Lord, and ask you to bless them double. Father Lord, you are good to me, I love you. Amen.

15. Let the good that is in my heart rule my being, o lord

My Lord and my God, let the desires of my heart be the thoughts of my mind, the words of my mouth, and the actions of my hands. That I may attend the desires of my heart. How I wish everything good was just a desire and my weak self was not involved in the good I want to do, which is often delayed or marred by my physical weaknesses. Lord help me to do the good my heart desires, to reign from within and not from without. Let the good that is in my heart rule my being, o lord. I love you, Father, Son, Holy Spirit; Mighty God, now and forever. Amen