Daily Prayer
A Prayer of Lament for Those Who Die Young
How do we grieve 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...
A Prayer about the Pain of Living in a Fallen World
Do you ever struggle with the sense of futility? For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. Romans 8:21 Compassionate Father, We who live in Western culture are keenly aware that we don’t suffer the way people...
A Prayer about Unspoken Prayer Requests
Do you have unspoken prayer requests? For we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. Romans 8:26 Heavenly Father, Today we come to you on behalf of all of the people who have “unspoken prayer...
A Prayer about Living and Dying in Faith
Have you ever thought about what it means to live and die in faith? These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. Hebrews...
A Prayer about Not Being Haughty
How do we remain humble? For you save a humble people, but the haughty eyes you bring down. Psalm 18:27 Humble Savior, We confess, our eyes are often haughty: We see others and think we are somehow more righteous, more beloved, more acceptable than they are. We...
A Prayer about the Work God Will Complete in Us
Do you know that God is making you into a masterpiece? And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6 Sanctifying God, Saving Son, We come to you confessing— it’s hard to believe...
A Prayer about Going Places We Never Wanted to Go
Have you ever spent time in a place you never wanted to be? Then the king commanded, and Daniel was brought and cast into the den of lions. Daniel 6:14 Author God, Thank you for what Daniel shows us about living faithfully in frightening circumstances. When he was...
A Prayer about Trusting the Lord to Protect Children
Do you ever struggle to trust God to protect your children and grandchildren? She put the child in it and placed it among the reeds by the river bank. Exodus 2:3b Compassionate Father, As loving parents and grandparents, we desperately want to protect our children. ...
A Prayer about Preparing for Glory
Are you prepared for 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 Eternal and Everlasting God, You knew all along...
A Prayer about Stilling Our Souls
Do you need to be still? Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10 Friends, as you will probably soon recognize, this prayer is based on the hymn, “Be Still My Soul.” Precious Jesus,...