Daily Prayer
A Prayer about Being a Peace-Publisher
How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness… Isaiah 52:7 Lord God, What a happy calling you have given us as your church: To bring good news, to publish peace, to bring good news...
A Prayer about Monday Motivation before Christmas
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing. Psalm 100:1–2 Almighty God, As the final week of Advent begins, may we put making a “joyful noise” to you at the top, middle, and bottom of our...
A Prayer about What Jesus Came to Do
The Lord makes poor and makes rich; he brings low and he exalts. He raises up the poor from the ash heap to make them sit with princes and inherit a seat of honor. 1 Samuel 2:7-8. Holy and Just God, You bring death, and you bring life – Thank you for bringing death...
A Prayer about Making 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 Christmas programs for not...
A Prayer about Waiting at Christmas
Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart, and wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:14 Coming Savior, In this season of “advent,” as we remember your first coming, we anticipate many things, some eagerly, some anxiously. Some of us are waiting eagerly for family members...
A Prayer about a Baby Who Took on Our Burden
For as in the day of Midian’s defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor. Isaiah 9:4 Lord Jesus, Many of us will probably see at least one nativity scene today. If we do, or even if we don’t, ...
A Prayer about the Hope for Our Bodies
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. May we see the beauty of the bodies our Creator God formed for each...
A Prayer about the Lord’s Majesty, Might, and Mercy
And Mary said, My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior Luke 1:46-47 Majestic Lord, we join with Mary in magnifying you, in proclaiming your greatness. Indeed, you are mighty, and you have done great things for us, and your name is holy...
A Prayer about 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 world, you sent angels to speak hope. Often when...
A Prayer about the Baby Born to Be King
And to him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages should serve him. Daniel 7:14 Lord Jesus, As we continue meditating on my favorite Christmas hymn, “Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus,” we marvel at the fact that you were a...