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A Prayer about Self-Care for Caregivers
And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. Matthew 14:23 Caregiving Jesus, Today we pray to correct a misinterpretation About self-denial we often see in caregivers. When you called us to deny ourselves, you never meant...
A Prayer of Lament for Those Who Die Young
He who testifies to these things says, ‘Surely I am coming soon. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!’ Revelation 22:20 Merciful God, We believe you to be merciful; help our unbelief. We admit, we struggle to understand why you would take young people home when it seems to us ...
A Prayer about the Day of No More Tears
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. Revelation 21:4 Healing Lord, January now brings with it for me many memories of my mom — ...
A Prayer about Caring for Aging Parents
‘Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God commanded you, that your days may be long, and that it may go well with you in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.’ Exodus 20:12 Gracious Father, We confess, we don’t always know what it looks like ...
A Prayer about Suffering with the Savior
Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed (and a sword shall pierce your soul also)…Luke 2:34-35 Comforting Father, As this year draws to a close, I know many who, like me, look forward to a new year, ...
A Prayer about Jesus’ Tears
Jesus wept. John 11:35 Compassionate Lord, Even though the day most people exchange gifts has come and gone, or maybe especially because that day has come and gone, it’s a good time to contemplate this baby in the manger. Many of us love the Christmas lullaby ...
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Daily Prayers
A Prayer about Waiting for Redemption
What are you waiting for? And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem. Luke 2:36 Heavenly Father, What an attractive old woman Anna was. She was widowed young, after only...
A Prayer about the New Things God Will Do in 2026
Are you ready to see God do a new thing? Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness, rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19 Lord of New Things, On this New Year’s Day, we celebrate all of the new...
A Prayer about Suffering with the Savior
Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed (and a sword shall pierce your soul also)…Luke 2:34-35 Comforting Father, As this year draws to a close, I know many who, like me, look forward to a new year, ...
A Prayer about Seeing Our Salvation
Have you seen your salvation? Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation…Luke 2:29 Merciful God, As we revisit this scene between Simeon and the eight-day-old Jesus, we pray you would write in...
A Prayer about How to Wait for Redemption
How do we wait well for redemption? She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day. Luke 2:37 Author God, How we thank you for the many characters you’ve written into your redemption story who show us how to live the stories...
A Prayer about Jesus’ Tears
Do you know the Christmas carol that doesn’t get it quite right? Jesus wept. John 11:35 Compassionate Lord, Even though the day most people exchange gifts has come and gone, or maybe especially because that day has come and gone, it’s a good time to contemplate...