Daily Prayer
A Prayer about Being a Sheep
All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one, to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:6 Good Shepherd, Wrap our minds and hearts around this profoundly good news. We are like sheep, and sheep are prone to...
A Prayer about a Sudden and Unexpected Death
Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” John 11:21 Heavenly Father, When that shocking news comes, the call telling us that someone we loved dearly has died suddenly or unexpectedly, we can relate to Martha’s words ...
A Prayer about the Savior Who Prays for Us
Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. Hebrews 7:25 Heavenly Father, We admit, we don’t often think about what Christ is doing right now, seated on the throne next...
A Prayer about the Lord’s Generosity
Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the first fruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine. Proverbs 3:9-10 Generous Father, How kind and generous you have been with us! You have [blessed us in...
A Prayer about the Reviving Word
My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word! Psalm 119:25 Author God, We’ve all felt like the sojourner on earth who, even as he walked through trials such as “soul-melting sorrow,” “scorn and contempt,” and the “dread of reproach,” pleaded...
A Prayer about a Safe Place
For in you my soul takes refuge; In the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, Till the storms of destruction pass by. Psalm 57:1 Redeeming Lord, We pray for all who need a safe place right now, not just any safe place, but the safest place of resting in your...
A Prayer about Shouting for Joy instead of Frustration
Shout for joy to God, all the earth, sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise! Psalm 66:1-2 Glorious God, How easily we shout for joy to you when we wake up after a great night’s sleep and look out at the sun rising over calm waters and sugar-white...
A Prayer about the Temptations Jesus Endured
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Hebrews 4:15 Sovereign Lord, How we thank you for Jesus’ temptations, first, because as we prayed yesterday, ...
A Prayer about Why Jesus Was Tempted
Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. Matthew 4:1 Heavenly Father, We are puzzled—why would the Spirit lead Jesus into the wilderness so that he might be tempted by the devil? Didn’t our Savior himself teach us to...
A Prayer about Work, Wealth, Women, and Wisdom
For when Solomon was old his wives turned away his heart after other gods, and his heart was not wholly true to the Lord his God, as was the heart of David his father. 1 Kings 11:4 Author God, May we learn from Solomon: We remember how you, the all-powerful King of...