Daily Prayer
A Prayer about Being Ready for Christ’s Return
Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he answered them, ‘The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed, nor will they say, ‘Look here it is!’ Or ‘There!’ For behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you.” Luke 17:20-21 ...
A Prayer about the Best Heart Transplant
And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26. Lord God, I’ve always been fascinated with the strange prophecies of Ezekiel. I love the part where...
A Prayer about Becoming Trustworthy and True
Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ…Ephesians 4:15 Trustworthy and True Jesus, Yesterday we prayed about your trustworthy, true nature. Today, we ask that you would, by your Spirit, so unite us to...
A Prayer about the One Who Is Trustworthy and True
Write this down for these words are trustworthy and true. Revelation 21:5. Trustworthy and True Father, We are distressed to learn that many of the leaders and institutions we have put our trust in, even spiritual ones, are not trustworthy and true. In fact, some...
A Prayer about Obedience
If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. John 15:10 Holy God, In our world, which preaches the message of autonomy and high self-esteem, we confess, the idea of obedience...
A Prayer about Being a Charity Case
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:7 Gracious Father, Forgive us for ever saying, “I don’t want to be a charity case.” The fact is, we are all charity cases in your...
A Prayer about Remembering and Telling Our Stories
For I will speak to you in a parable. I will teach you hidden lessons from our past— stories we have heard and known, stories our ancestors handed down to us. Psalm 78:2-3 Story-Writing God, Thank you for the true story of grace you have written in Scripture; Thank...
A Prayer about Aging Beautifully
And there was a prophetess, Anna…advanced in years….She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day. Luke 2:36-38 God of the Ages, Our world’s narrative teaches us to war against aging, fighting it with wrinkle creams and hair dye...
A Prayer about the Lord’s Benefits
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits…Psalm 103:2 Oh, Lord, We do bless you! Thank you for reminding us of all your benefits: You forgive all our iniquity: when we tell half-truths, when we join in the coffee room gossip, when we put our trust...
A Prayer about Memorial Day
And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near. Ephesians 2:17 Almighty King, Today in America we remember all who’ve served, fought, and died to bring peace to our country. Even as we honor these brave warriors, help us to...