Daily Prayer
A Prayer about Making Room for Jesus
Can you make room for Jesus? And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7 Lord Jesus, Sometimes I think the innkeeper has gotten a bad rap in all of our...
A Prayer about the Lord’s Majesty, Might, and Mercy
Will you join me in magnifying the Lord? And Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.’ Luke 1:46-47 Majestic Lord, On this third Sunday in Advent, we join with Mary in magnifying you, in proclaiming your greatness. Indeed, you...
A Prayer about “God-with-us”
What does it mean that the Lord is with us? Greetings, O favored one. The Lord is with you! Luke 1:28 Lord God, Around this time every year, many of us need to remember Gabriel’s assurance to Mary: “The Lord is with you!” You are with us, and in Christ, you are in...
A Prayer about the Wonder of Jesus’ Incarnation
Have you ever thought about what it means for us that Jesus had a body? And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us…John 1:14 Lord Jesus, As we celebrate your incarnation, which literally means “enfleshing,” may we not miss the wonder that you became a human body. ...
A Prayer about Relief from Life’s Crushing Load
Do you need relief from life’s crushing load? Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests. Luke 2:14 Heavenly Father, We cannot help but notice the stark contrasts in the story of the first Christmas. Into a dark and silent...
A Prayer about the Comfort of a Suffering Savior
What is the comfort of Christmas? Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. Isaiah 53:4 Father of All Comfort, With the losses of many years mounting, divisions among friends and families, ...
A Prayer about Not Being Alone at Christmas
Do you ever feel lonely during the holidays? And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age. Matthew 28:20 Ever-present God, We’ve seen too many Christmas programs with Mary all alone on the stage singing about how a baby changes everything. I guess it’s...
A Prayer about the King of Kings
Do you know what it means that he will reign forever and ever? The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever.” Revelation 11:15 Mighty King, Lord of Lords, Over the coming weeks, many of us will hum...
A Prayer about Remembering Redemption Stories
Do you remember your redemption stories? And behold, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren. Luke 1:36 Lord God, Thank you for this wonderful story of redemption. Even as the angel...
A Prayer about God’s Wonderful Plan
Do you believe God’s plans are wonderful? The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the baby to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God.” Luke 1:35 Holy, Majestic, Wondrous God,...