Daily Prayer
A Prayer about Seeing the 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 being a teenager, spending hours at the Young Life Christmas tree lot, singing noisily along with...
A Prayer about the Lord’s Timing
For everything there is a seasons, and a time for every matter under heaven…. A time to be born and a time to die…Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 All-Wise God, This is probably the most famous passage in Ecclesiastes to readers and non-readers of the Bible. Enlighten us with...
A Prayer about the Joyful Clamor of Worship
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises! Psalm 98:4 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...
Managing Your Digital Legacy
Hi Friends, Did you know you have a digital legacy? I didn’t, not until recently. As I learn more about this, I’d love to hear from you: how many digital devices do you use? Do you have a good system for “de-cluttering” your phone, computer, or tablet? (I need one!)...
A Prayer about Talking about Death and Dying
The last enemy to be destroyed is death. 1 Corinthians 15:26 Gracious Father, You know how deathly afraid we are of death. We ask for your grace and mercy to help us talk about death and dying, well before we have any inkling that we might die. We ask you to give...
A Prayer about the Heavenly Potter’s Work
And the vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter’s hand, and he reworked it into another vessel, as it seemed good to the potter to do. Jeremiah 18:4 Heavenly Potter, Let us not miss the beauty and truth of the vivid image you gave Jeremiah. You...
A Prayer about Thanking God for Special People
On seeing them, Paul thanked God and took courage. Acts 28:15 Author God, Since today is my husband’s birthday, and since people in Scripture often thank you for people you’ve blessed them with, it seems fitting now to thank you for the people you have written...
A Prayer about Radical Transformation
But Saul was ravaging the church, and entering house after house, he dragged off men and women and committed them to prison. Acts 8:3 Merciful God, How good it is to read straight through the Bible because we return to radical redemption stories we might otherwise...
A Prayer about Seeking Shalom in Places of Exile
But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare. Jeremiah 29:7 Redeeming God, What a seemingly strange command. Your rebellious people have been exiled to Babylon, ...
A Prayer about Giving Thanks in All Circumstances
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Gracious Lord, For some of us, today’s circumstances may include maple-smoked turkey, buttery mashed potatoes, apple-crumb pie,...