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A Prayer about Comfort for Caregivers
In pouring this ointment on my body, she has done it to prepare me for burial. Matthew 26:12 Precious Jesus, Thank you for this affirmation of Mary’s tender caregiving actions. May we remember that while she cared for you before you died, she could not save you. ...
A Prayer about Our Comfort in Life and in Death
For we don’t live for ourselves or die for ourselves. If we live, it’s to honor the Lord. And if we die, it’s to honor the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. Romans 14:7-8 Faithful Savior, Lord Jesus Christ, In this world that values autonomy...
A Prayer about Hope in Dark Valleys
Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. Psalm 23:4 Lord, our Good Shepherd, As we walk through dark valleys, valleys that feel like death, valleys that lead...
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 Trusting God to Deliver from Trials
The Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials…. 2 Peter 2:9 All-Seeing God, We confess, sometimes your Word seems to mock us. We read that you “rescue the godly from trials,” that you will “deliver…from the snare of the fowler…” and that danger will not come...
A Prayer about Caring for Those Who Grieve
Afflicted and close to death from my youth up, I suffer your terrors; I am helpless. Psalm 88:15 Merciful Father, Today we continue our prayer for those grieving an agonizing loss with more words from Psalm 88. For those who feel: “Your wrath lies heavy upon me; and...
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Daily Prayers
A Prayer about Never Dying
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?’” John 11:25-26 Lord Jesus, How I love the true story in which you...
A Prayer about Returning to the Lord
Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love, and he relents over disaster. Joel 2:13 Merciful and Gracious God, What an astounding invitation! May we read and rehearse these words until they change our...
A Prayer about the Peace and Healing Jesus Brought
“But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; on him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and by his stripes we were healed.” Isaiah 53:5 Lord Jesus, As we move closer to Resurrection Sunday (Easter), may we envision you headed...
A Prayer about the Hope for Sins, Transgressions, and Iniquities
For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Psalm 51:3 God of Abundant Mercy, We return to David’s prayer of confession today to name our own sins, transgressions, and iniquities: We know our transgression— ways we’ve crossed the line, taken your...
A Prayer about God Hiding His Face from Sin
Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. Psalm 51:9 Most Merciful God, What a bold and beautiful legacy of confession King David left us in Psalm 51. David’s is one of the better known sin-stories of Scripture: he committed adultery with...
A Prayer about Not Being Offended by Jesus
And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, ‘A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and in his own household.’ And he did not do many mighty works there, because of their unbelief. Matthew 13:57-58 Lord Jesus, In these days leading up to...