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A Prayer about Not Rushing Grief
I am shut in so that I cannot escape; my eye grows dim through sorrow. Psalm 88:8-9 Healing Father, I was just thinking about the people in South Florida who are still recovering from Hurricane Ian. It’s been a little over a month since it devastated much of South...
A Prayer about Affliction
I know, O Lord, that your rules are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me. Psalm 119:75 Faithful Lord, The truth is, we don’t like to think that you afflict us. And then, when we do think you afflict us, we don’t always remember that it is “in...
A Prayer about Wisdom for Caregivers
For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6 Wise and Gracious Lord, Thank you for the wisdom you give for all of life’s hard stories and tough decisions. Today we think of our caregiving friends, who face weighty...
A Prayer about Waiting for Recovery
Lord, I believe; help my unbelief. Mark 9:24 Heavenly Father, How this earthly father’s words resonate with us. He had likely lost all hope that his son, who was violently abused by an “unclean spirit,” would ever recover (Mark 9:17). And yet, he, like we, dared...
A Prayer about Seeing God’s Beauty in Creation
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Psalm 19:1 Creator of Beauty, On this Fall Monday, we take time to look around us, to listen to creation declaring your glory: Cerulean sky writes messages of your delight in us (Psalm...
A Prayer about Eternal Glory
And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 1 Peter 5:10 Heavenly Father, Enlarge our imaginations that we might see what glory...
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Daily Prayers
A Prayer about the Words We Speak
How do you want to use your words? One who has a pure heart and speaks with grace will have the king for a friend. Proverbs 22:11 Author God, Your Word flows with words about our words. Because we are in Christ, we pray that the words of our mouth will bless and...
A Prayer about Being a Sheep
Do you ever feel “sheep-ish”? All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one, to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:6 Good Shepherd, Wrap our minds and hearts around this profoundly good news. We are like...
A Prayer about a Sudden and Unexpected Death
How do we find hope when a loved one dies suddenly? Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” John 11:21 Heavenly Father, When that shocking news comes, the call telling us that someone we loved dearly has died suddenly or...
A Prayer about a Safe Place
Where can we find a safe place? For in you my soul takes refuge; In the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, Till the storms of destruction pass by. Psalm 57:1 Redeeming Lord, We pray for all who need a safe place right now, not just any safe place, but the...
A Prayer about the Lord’s Generosity
How do we thank God for his generosity? Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the first fruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine. Proverbs 3:9-10 Generous Father, How kind and generous you have...
A Prayer about Living in a Landscape of Loss
Do you need “good cheer”? These things I have spoken to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. John 16:33. Merciful Lord, Today we pray for all who find themselves living in a...