Daily Prayer
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...
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...
A Prayer about Finding Freedom in the Long-Expected Jesus
But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the fruit you get leads to sanctification and its end, eternal life. Romans 6:22 Lord Jesus, This morning we are meditating on the good news about you— our “long-expected Jesus,” as Charles...
A Prayer about Not Being Alone at Christmas
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 because we admire Mary for facing such a...
A Prayer about the First Gift of Christmas
But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. John 1:12 Dear Giving Father, ‘Tis the season to buy and wrap the gifts of Christmas. Even as we make our lists and check them twice, even as we laugh at Billy...
A Prayer about the King of Kings
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 or sing along to Handel’s famous Hallelujah chorus: “King of...
A Prayer about Remembering 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 Gabriel revealed to Mary an...
A Prayer about God’s Wonderful Plan
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, No matter how many times I read the angel...
A Prayer about Jesus’ First and Second Coming
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, “How soon is soon?” As we see the glory and...