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A Prayer about Suffering with the Savior
Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed (and a sword shall pierce your soul also)…Luke 2:34-35 Comforting Father, As this year draws to a close, I know many who, like me, look forward to a new year, ...
A Prayer about Jesus’ Tears
Jesus wept. John 11:35 Compassionate Lord, Even though the day most people exchange gifts has come and gone, or maybe especially because that day has come and gone, it’s a good time to contemplate this baby in the manger. Many of us love the Christmas lullaby ...
A Prayer about Not Being Alone at Christmas
And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age. Matthew 28:20 Ever-present God, We’ve seen too many Christmas programs with Mary all alone on the stage singing about how a baby changes everything. I guess it’s because we admire Mary for facing such a...
A Prayer about the End to Sorrow and Sighing
And the ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. Isaiah 35:10 Good Father, In these days, the calls of “happy holidays” may...
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 Wisdom for Caregivers
For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6 Wise and Gracious Lord, Thank you for the wisdom you give for all of life’s hard stories and tough decisions. Today we think of our caregiving friends, who face weighty...
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Daily Prayers
A Prayer about Hope for Temptation
For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. Hebrews 2:18 Lord Jesus, We’re only five days into 2025, and most of us have already broken at least one New Year’s resolution, if we even made them. Worse still,...
A Prayer about Trusting God for Transformation:
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 Faithful God, As this new year begins, I and others are making plans, hopefully good,...
A Prayer about Becoming Wise
“…wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is he who has been born king of the Jews?” Matthew 2:2 Wise Lord, As we enter this first week of the new year, how desperately we need your wisdom. We’ve seen the bumper stickers, and they nail it— “Wise men...
A Prayer about Waiting for Redemption
And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem. Luke 2:36 Heavenly Father, What an attractive old woman Anna was. She was widowed young, after only seven years of marriage, ...
A Prayer about the New Things God Will Do in 2025
Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness, rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19 Lord of New Things, On this New Year’s Day, we celebrate all of the new things you have already done, and all of...
A Prayer about Suffering with the Savior
Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed (and a sword shall pierce your soul also)…Luke 2:34-35 Comforting Father, As this year draws to a close, I know many who, like me, look forward to a new year, ...