Daily Prayer
A Prayer about the Age of Exaltation
Are you ever tempted to exalt yourself? For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted. Luke 18:14 Almighty King, We live in the Age of Exaltation, especially self-exaltation. We need inversion therapy— we need our...
A Prayer about the Fast God Chooses
What kind of fasts are best? Is this not the fast I choose: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Isaiah 58:6-7 Holy Lord, In this season before Easter, those who observe Lent may...
A Prayer about True Repentance
Does repentance sound scary to you? Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand. Matthew 3:2 Heavenly Father, Sadly, some have stood on street corners screaming at us to repent, so much so that we cringe at the word. And yet, you call us to repent as a bright yellow...
A Prayer about the Good Shepherd
Do you know the good shepherd who knows you? I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father and I lay down my life for the sheep. John 10:14-15 Good Shepherd, We’re so glad that you know your sheep. You...
A Prayer about Seeing the Light
How do we find light in the darkness? And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. Isaiah 60:3 Glorious King, As we revisit the story leading up to your death on a cross and your rising in glory, we’re still a long way away ...
A Prayer about Denying Self
How do you feel about self-denial? If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Mark 8:34 Lord Jesus, It’s not very popular in our selfie culture to deny ourselves. We’re pretty committed to self-fulfillment, ...
A Prayer about Needing Salvation
What is your hope for salvation? Do not forsake me, O Lord! O my God, be not far from me! Make haste to help me, O Lord, my salvation! Psalm 38:21-22 Steadfastly-loving Lord, We come to you again today, as we did yesterday, with David, mourning our own sin, seeing...
A Prayer about Help for Our Sin
Do you know you need help for your sin? There is no soundness in my flesh because of your indignation; There is no health in my bones because of my sin. Psalm 38:3 Mighty and Merciful God, Today, as many Christians began an intentional time of reflecting on our sins,...
A Prayer about Anticipating the Joys of Heaven
Are you looking forward to heaven? My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. Philippians 1:23 Heavenly Father, We confess, some of the descriptions of heaven have made us think it would be boring. People with wings and robes floating around...
A Prayer about Why We Make a Joyful Noise
Have you made a joyful noise lately? Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Psalm 100:1 Joy-Giving Lord, You know that I’m not a very good singer, but I sure do like to “make a joyful...