Daily Prayer
A Prayer about Relief from Life’s Crushing Load
Do you need 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...
A Prayer about the Comfort of a Suffering Savior
What is the comfort of Christmas? Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. Isaiah 53:4 Father of All Comfort, With the losses of many years mounting, divisions among friends and families, ...
A Prayer about Not Being Alone at Christmas
Do you ever feel lonely during the holidays? And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age. Matthew 28:20 Ever-present God, We’ve seen too many Christmas programs with Mary all alone on the stage singing about how a baby changes everything. I guess it’s...
A Prayer about the King of Kings
Do you know what it means that he will reign forever and ever? The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever.” Revelation 11:15 Mighty King, Lord of Lords, Over the coming weeks, many of us will hum...
A Prayer about Remembering Redemption Stories
Do you remember your redemption stories? And behold, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren. Luke 1:36 Lord God, Thank you for this wonderful story of redemption. Even as the angel...
A Prayer about God’s Wonderful Plan
Do you believe God’s plans are wonderful? The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the baby to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God.” Luke 1:35 Holy, Majestic, Wondrous God,...
A Prayer about the End to Sorrow and Sighing
Do you long for an end to sorrow and sighing? And the ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. Isaiah 35:10 Good Father, In...
A Prayer about Happy Holidays
Do you get Grinchy about “happy holidays”? Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; Break forth into joyous song and sing praises! Psalm 98:4 Joyful Lord, It’s already happening. I feel my inner Grinch creeping, ready to make a sneak attack on the poor...
A Prayer about Jesus’ First and Second Coming
Do you ache for Jesus to return and restore? Surely I am coming soon. Revelation 22:20 Lord Jesus, In this season of celebrating your first arrival, our longings are piqued for your second arrival. You say, “Surely I am coming soon” (Revelation 22:20), and we say,...
A Prayer about Seeing the Light
Have you seen the bright light? The people walking in the darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. Isaiah 9:2 Light of the World, I remember working at the Young Life Christmas tree lot singing noisily along ...