Daily Prayer
A Prayer about Being a BlueJay
Do you know you are a gift to the body of Christ? But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose. 1 Corinthians 12:18 Creator God, How creative you are! Sometimes we notice the blue jays flitting around an oak tree, and we don’t...
A Prayer about Eternal Glory
Do you ever pray 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...
A Prayer about Knowing What Work We’re Called to Do
Have you ever struggled with what work you’re called to do? Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God…. 2 Corinthians 5:20 Heavenly King, Many of us struggle with knowing our...
A Prayer about Learning from Younger People
Have you ever thought about what you can learn from younger people? Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 All-Wise God, Just as we prayed yesterday about seeing that...
A Prayer about Continuing to Grow as We Age
Do you ever think you’re done growing? But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:18 Gracious Father, Like the saints who received Peter’s letter, we encounter many false teachings, especially as we age. We are told we have...
A Prayer about Shouting for Joy instead of Frustration
Do you feel like shouting? Shout for joy to God, all the earth, sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise! Psalm 66:1-2 Glorious God, How easily we shout for joy to you when we wake up after a great night’s sleep and look out at the sun rising over...
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...