Daily Prayer
A Prayer about Being a BlueJay
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! As I was watching the birds in the oak tree across from my study window, I noticed a blue jay, a very common bird in my...
A Prayer about the Words We Speak
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 encourage and lift others up. Today,...
A Prayer about Being a Sheep
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 sheep, and sheep are prone to...
A Prayer about Knowing What Work We’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 Cor. 5:20 Heavenly King, Many of us struggle with knowing our calling and purpose here on this earth. We’re not sure which job...
A Prayer about the Savior Who Prays for Us
Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. Hebrews 7:25 Heavenly Father, We admit, we don’t often think about what Christ is doing right now, seated on the throne next...
A Prayer about the Lord’s Generosity
Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the first fruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine. Proverbs 3:9-10 Generous Father, How kind and generous you have been with us! You have [blessed us in...
A Prayer about the Reviving Word
My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word! Psalm 119:25 Author God, We’ve all felt like the sojourner on earth who, even as he walked through trials such as “soul-melting sorrow,” “scorn and contempt,” and the “dread of reproach,” pleaded...
A Prayer about Turning to God in Shame
To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame; let not my enemies exult over me. Psalm 25:1-2 Merciful Lord, When we feel shame, whether over our own sins or over terrible mistakes we’ve made, some of us want to run and...
A Prayer about When God Seems Silent
To you, O Lord, I call; my rock, do not be deaf to me, For if you are silent to me, I will become like those who go down to the pit. Psalm 28:1 Merciful God, We beg you, do not be silent. Hear our prayers, and speak your gracious response. We confess, at times, we...
A Prayer about the Impossible Woman
Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Proverbs 31:30 Jesus, our True Wisdom, We thank you for your Holy Spirit, who gives us wisdom to understand life and to understand that this woman in Proverbs 31 is meant to...