Daily Prayer
A Prayer about the Hope of Resurrection
But in fact, Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. 1 Corinthians 15:20. Resurrected Lord, In this world, we will have tribulation, and it’s not always easy to be of “good cheer” (John 16:33). But our hearts can take...
A Prayer about Good Desires and Longings
Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 Gracious and Generous Father, Thank you for the desires you have placed in our hearts. Our longings for children, longings for a loving spouse, longings for close friends, ...
A Prayer about Thanking God for His Steadfast Love
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. Psalm 136:1 God of gods, Lord of lords, We give thanks to you, for you are good, and your steadfast love endures forever. We give thanks for the great wonders you alone can do: [Name...
A Prayer about Being in a Spiritual Battle
Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor, so you will be able to resist the enemy in time of evil. Ephesians 6:13 Lord of Angel-Armies, May we never forget or discount the spiritual battle that rages right here right now. The evil one prowls around like a...
A Prayer about Respecting the Aged
Stand up in the presence of the elderly, and show respect for the aged. Fear your God. I am the LORD. Leviticus 19:32 Eternal Lord, We live in a culture that prefers agelessness, a culture that strives to remain eternally young. We live in an aging culture, where...
A Prayer about Being Homesick for Heaven
I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. Philippians 1:23 Heavenly Father, Loosen our grip on this world. Make us more like Paul, torn between remaining on this earth and going to heaven to be with...
A Prayer about Becoming Aware of the Spirit
And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness. Acts 4:31 Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, Forgive us for failing to...
A Prayer about God’s Wrath and Mercy
Then I heard a loud voice from the temple telling the seven angels, ‘Go and pour out on the earth the seven bowls of the wrath of God.’ Revelation 16:1 Holy, Wrathful, and Merciful Judge, We confess, your wrath is not our favorite subject. It’s true, we may avoid it...
A Prayer about the Prince of Hope
Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; today I will restore to you double. Zechariah 9:12 Holy Lord, Zephaniah and Zechariah have fierce warnings for your people about what will happen if they don’t repent of their rebellion and turn back to you. But these...
A Prayer about What Makes Life Meaningful
There is no remembrance of former things, nor will there be any remembrance of later things yet to be among those who come after. Ecclesiastes 1:11 Eternal God, As my daily Bible reading takes me to Ecclesiastes, I am reminded of how easily we set our hopes on...