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A Prayer about Ageism
Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity. 1 Timothy 5:1-2 Good Father, Forgive us for the ways we sometimes marginalize...
A Prayer about the Reality of Hell
And the smoke of their torment goes up forever and ever, and they have no rest, day or night. Revelation 14:11 Holy God, Forgive us for our reluctance to talk about hell. When we refuse to consider its reality, we fail to understand the great goodness of the...
A Prayer about the Hope of the Cross
Then one of the twelve, whose name was Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, ‘What will you give me if I deliver him over to you?’ And they paid him thirty shekels of silver. Matthew 26:14-15 Merciful Father, This scene ranks right up there as...
A Prayer about a King who Wins by Dying
When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, ‘It is finished,’ and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19:30 Author God, Who would think to write such a story— the hero completes his mission by dying? And yet, this is just the true story you wrote. “It...
A Prayer about Faithlessness and Faithfulness
Peter answered, ‘Though they all fall away because of you, I will never fall away.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Truly, I tell you, the very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.’ Matthew 26:33-34 Faithful Lord, How like Peter we all are, ...
A Prayer about Watching Jesus’ Sorrow
“And he said to them, ‘My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Remain here and watch.’” Mark 14:34 Father God, This scene in the Garden of Gethsemane the night before Jesus’ arrest both challenges and comforts me. Jesus first confessed to Peter, James, and John ...
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Daily Prayers
A Prayer about Being United to Christ
What does it mean to be united to Christ? For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. Col. 3:3 Precious Jesus, Please open the eyes of our hearts that we might understand all of the riches we have in our union with you, that we might live...
A Prayer about What to Pray For
How do you know what to pray for? And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding… Colossians 1:9 Heavenly Father, Today we allow your Word to...
A Prayer about the God Who Understands Mental Health
Do you believe that God cares about the health of your mind? So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 Compassionate Father, On this world...
A Prayer about Confessing Our Sins
Do you need help confessing your sins? Let your ear be attentive, and your eyes open, to hear the prayer of your servant that I now pray before you day and night…confessing the sins of the people of Israel, which we have sinned against you. Nehemiah 1:6 Great and...
A Prayer about Praying Our Emotions
Do you pray your emotions? As soon as I heard these words I sat down and wept and mourned for days, and I continued fasting and praying before the God of heaven. Nehemiah 1:4 God of heaven, Thank you for how your Word teaches us to pray. I confess, I don’t know...
A Prayer about Great Trouble and Shame
What do you do when you are in trouble and shame? The remnant there in the province who had survived the exile is in great trouble and shame. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates are destroyed by fire. Nehemiah 1:3 For the next few days, we’ll be...