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A Prayer about How Long Grief Lasts
How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me? Psalm 13:2 O Lord, How long indeed? It’s been just over two weeks since the tragic shooting at a school in Nashville. The news cycle has...
A Prayer about Marvelous Nonsense
“But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense.” Luke 24:12 Lord, We rejoice today, remembering the early days after your resurrection. The women had gone to the tomb looking for you and had been told by angels that you...
A Prayer about Missing the Obvious
And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. Luke 24:27 Risen Lord, This story reminds us that William Shakespeare was not the first person to use dramatic irony to humorous effect. You...
A Prayer about Joy on Easter Monday
So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!”…Matthew 28:8-9 Risen Lord, On this Easter Monday, the day after we celebrated your resurrection, enlarge our imaginations...
A Prayer about the Surprise of a Risen Lord
Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?’ John 20:15 Gracious, Powerful, Startling, Risen Lord, It is almost funny to think of how your unbelieving enemies might have scurried around on that first Resurrection Day, making last-ditch...
A Prayer about Silent Saturday
He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever. Revelation 21:4 Heavenly Father, It’s the Saturday before Easter, the day Christians historically call “Silent Saturday.” That...
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Daily Prayers
A Prayer about a God Who Lives with Us
Do you need a God who lives with you? And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. Revelation 21:3 Faith-full God,...
A Prayer about Hope, Joy, and Peace at Christmas
Has he filled your heart with hope? May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13 Lord of Hope, You know one of our children’s favorite seasonal movies is The Polar...
A Prayer about the Tender Mercy of Our God
Do you know the Lord’s tender mercy? “Because of the tender mercy of our God, whereby the sunrise shall visit us from on high” Luke 1:78 Heavenly Father As this day dawns, still us. Though we may think we need to rush about and grab some last minute gifts or finish...
A Prayer about Monday Motivation before Christmas
Do you need a little Monday motivation today? Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing. Psalm 100:1-2 Almighty God, As the final week of Advent begins, may we put making a “joyful noise” to you ...
A Prayer about All the Coming at Christmas
Have you ever noticed how many times you sing the word “Come” during the Christmas season? Come, all you who labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 Lord Jesus, During the Christmas season, we sing the word “Come” several times a day (if...
A Prayer about the Most Beautiful Sunrise Ever
Have you seen the “sun of righteousness” rising? But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall. Malachi 4:2 Lord Jesus, By this time in the Christmas season, we’ve...