Daily Prayer
A Prayer about Learning to Aim Low
Lord Jesus, Everything in our western society tells us to “aim high,” but as we learn to revere you, we see how low we truly must aim in order to be like you: You “do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than...
A Prayer about Preparing for Thanksgiving
Lord God, As we prepare in America for Thanksgiving Day, I am reminded that for Christians, every day should be “Thanksgiving Day.” When we insert the Greek words for the English, we see the meaning more clearly: Charis increases eucharisteo. Charis, that is,...
A Prayer about Feeling Lonely during the Holidays
Very-Near Lord, There’s nothing like the holidays to make those who are grieving feel a little lonely and forsaken. People may be mingling in our home, and yet we feel more deserted than a mall on Christmas morning. Or, we may be truly alone, because we can’t...
A Prayer about Our Heavenly Potter
Heavenly Potter, Let us not miss the beauty and truth of the vivid image you gave Jeremiah. You showed him your mercy and kindness and determination to continue to shape your people into lovely and purposeful instruments of your peace and grace. Not only did...
A Prayer of Thanksgiving for Helpers
Lord Jesus, Thank you for all of the helpers you give us in this life: For friends who listen carefully but don’t rush to quick fixes or easy answers when we are struggling, For medical personnel who have trained for years to heal all sorts of illness and injury,...
A Prayer about Calming and Quieting Our Souls
Trustworthy Father, How we all need the calm and quiet David speaks of. May our hearts not be “lifted up”— that is, may we not be proud know-it-alls, May we not “occupy ourselves with things too great and marvelous”— that is, may we not spend our energy trying...
A Prayer about the Best Builder
Faithful Architect, Ground us in this reality like bricks in a cement foundation. So often, we invest time and money and energy into building our dreams, whether work or families or relationships, placing the blocks one on top of the other. Nothing wrong with...
A Prayer about Getting Dressed for the Week
Righteous Lord, Every day we should consider how we dress for action, but as we start the week, it’s especially helpful to remember our calling as Christ our King’s ambassadors, as ministers of reconciliation, and dress accordingly (2 Corinthians 5:19-20). Keeping...
A Prayer about the Joyous Noise of Worship
Lord God, All over the cosmos this morning, not only people but your very creation will be making joyful noises, singing your praise: According to Psalm 98, it might be appropriate to begin our worship services with a grand parade— a loud marching band with...
A Prayer about Marriage and Intimacy
Lord Jesus, As we anticipate the full intimacy we will know with you and the Father and the Spirit in the day of the new heavens and the new earth, we pray for marriages. You created marriage to provide a tiny peephole of a glimpse into the intimacy you have...