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A Prayer about Resurrection Joy in Seasons of Sorrow
Risen Savior, I love this story about Mary Magdalene. Not finding you in the tomb, she wept. Then she turned to see you but failed to recognize you. You called her name, “Mary.” She heard your voice and recognized you. She embraced you as her tears turned to joy. May...
6 Things to Pass On as You Number Your Days
“I’ll never forget the time I took Kirby to a football game and fed him a bunch of skittles and popcorn and then let him ride on my shoulder.” So begins one of my husband’s favorite stories to retell (often at the inopportune time of dinner, given what follows—I’ll...
A Prayer about Our Hope in Heartache
Merciful Father, Some days it feels like the news will break our hearts: the numbers of young Covid patients sick and dying, the tyrannical rule in Afghanistan and the torment inflicted, the ravaging of the beautiful land of Haiti. In the midst of such misery, we...
A Prayer about the Brevity and Eternity of Our Lives
Everlasting Father, As we continue praying through this magnificent Psalm about your benefits, about how you work righteousness and justice in us, and about the eternal kingdom that has already begun for those in Christ, we thank you and praise you. First, thank...
A Prayer about Our Comfort in Grief
[Hi friends, this prayer is based on Heidelberg Catechism Q. 1] Dear Lord, What a true comfort it is that in life and in death, in body and in soul, we belong to a faithful Savior, not just any savior, but a faithful One, who paid for our lives with his precious...
A Prayer about Walking through Dark Valleys
Lord, our Good Shepherd, As we walk through dark valleys, valleys that feel like death, valleys that lead to death, [Name some valleys you are currently walking through or have walked through] We will not be afraid, [Name any fears you have felt] For you are close...
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Daily Prayers
A Prayer about Being Afraid
How do you pray when you’re afraid? When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. Psalm 56:3 Lord God, Thank you for your compassion for our fearfulness. Today, we bring our fears to you: When we are afraid that we will fail [name any failures you fear], We put our...
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 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 grapple with Paul’s strong words about your judgment in Romans 2:1-11. ...
A Prayer about the God Who Answers before We Call
Do you know the God who anticipates your prayers? Before they call I will answer; while they are yet speaking I will hear. Isaiah 65:24 All-Knowing, All-Seeing Father, We confess, we often forget that you know all things; you see all things. And because you do, you...
A Prayer about the Silence of Adam
Have you ever wondered if it was all Eve’s fault? …she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate. Genesis 3:6 Heavenly Father, Recently I’ve been reminded of how crucial it is that we read your Word carefully. ...
A Prayer about Praying for Children and Grandchildren
Do you ever struggle to know how to pray for your children, grandchildren, and/or others’ children? And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people....