Daily Prayer
A Prayer about the God Who Guides Us
For this is our God forever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end. Psalm 48:14 Our God, How great are you indeed! You were committed to dwelling with your people, and long ago, you chose to dwell in a man-made temple in a man-made city as the...
A Prayer about Waiting for Recovery
Lord, I believe; help my unbelief. Mark 9:24 Heavenly Father, How this earthly father’s words resonate with us. He had likely lost all hope that his son, who was violently abused by an “unclean spirit,” would ever recover (Mark 9:17). And yet, he, like we, dared...
A Prayer about Creating a Spiritual Legacy
We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done. Ps. 78:4 Redeeming Lord, You have commanded us to tell the next generation about your “glorious deeds,” “the...
A Prayer about Eternal Glory
And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 1 Peter 5:10 Heavenly Father, Enlarge our imaginations that we might see what glory...
Growing in Prayer
A Widow’s Story A young widow who never even had a chance to have children, Anna refused to remarry. Left with a hefty inheritance from her husband’s life insurance and her own family money, she had no need to return to work. With no children and no career and her...
A Prayer about Knowing What Work We’re Called to Do
Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God….2 Cor. 5:20 Heavenly King, Many of us struggle with knowing our calling and purpose here on this earth. We’re not sure which job...
A Prayer about Learning from Younger People
Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 All-Wise God, Just as we prayed yesterday about seeing that each member of the body of Christ has gifts given by the Spirit to...
A Prayer about Being a BlueJay
But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose. 1 Corinthians 12:18 Creator God, How creative you are! As I was watching the birds in the oak tree across from my study window, I noticed a blue jay, a very common bird in my...
A Prayer about Continuing to Grow as We Age
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:18 Gracious Father, Like the saints who received Peter’s letter, we encounter many false teachings, especially as we age. We are told we have done our part, now it’s time to...
A Prayer about the Words We Speak
One who has a pure heart and speaks with grace will have the king for a friend. Proverbs 22:11 Author God, Your Word flows with words about our words. Because we are in Christ, we pray that the words of our mouth will bless and encourage and lift others up. Today,...