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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 Pondering the Depth of God’s Love
Have you thought about how deep God’s love is lately? Your love, God, is my song, and I will sing it! I’m forever telling everyone how faithful you are. I’ll never quit telling the story of your love. Psalm 89:1 Loving Father, Slow us down in the busy scrolling and...
A Prayer about Endurance in Suffering
Do you need endurance for trials? I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and the kingdom and the patient endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos on account of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. Revelation 1:9 Precious Jesus,...
A Prayer about Longing for Healing
Do you or does someone you know struggle with chronic illness? This prayer is for you or your friend. “He put mud on my eyes,” the man replied, “and I washed, and now I see.” John 9:14 Healing Lord, You know my sweet husband often jokes that if either one of us ever...
A Prayer about Seeking Immortality
How do you seek glory and honor and immortality? To those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life… Romans 2:7 Just Judge, Again today we struggle with Paul’s strong words about your judgment in Romans 2:1-11. ...
A Prayer about the Wrath of God
What do we do with what the Bible says about the wrath of God? But for those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there will be wrath and fury. Romans 2:8. Holy and Just God, We confess, we don’t like to talk much about your wrath...
A Prayer about Seeking God
Do you seek the One who seeks you? If you seek him, he will be found by you. 1 Chronicles 28:9 Precious Father, We seek you in the morning; we long to learn to walk in your steadfast steps, your loving ways. But we confess, we are wayward sheep, often stumbling...