Daily Prayer
A Prayer about Thanking God for Unanswered Prayers
What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead of a fish? Luke 11:10 Good Father, I’ve been thinking a lot about prayers I prayed that you didn’t answer the way I wanted or prayers that you answered with those two hard words, “not...
A Prayer about Trustworthy and True Promises
And he who was seated on the throne said, ‘Behold, I am making all things new.’ Revelation 21:5 Lord Jesus, We do need to “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true” (Revelation 21:5). Sadly, many people who say they know you teach and preach words...
A Prayer about the Coming of God’s Kingdom
Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:10 Heavenly Father, Forgive us for ever mumbling this prayer by rote, not really thinking about what we are asking for. The fact is, this is a radical prayer. It is a prayer you invite us...
A Prayer about the Beauty, Surprise, and Joy of Jesus
On this mountain the Lord of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wine, of rich food full of marrow, of aged wine well refined. Isaiah 25:6 Miracle-working Jesus, Two years ago, our pastor preached on your first miracle— turning...
A Prayer about Receiving a Dire Diagnosis
Don’t panic. I’m with you. There’s no need to fear for I’m your God. Isaiah 41:10 Mighty and Merciful God, We lift up those who have just received the bad news about their health or a loved one’s health. It was cancer. There is no cure. We’re not sure what’s...
A Prayer about the Guidance We Need
Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Psalm 25:4-5 All-Wise God, You know that every morning I look at my weather app to help me plan for my day— how to...
A Prayer about Anticipating the Joys of Heaven
My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. Philippians 1:23 Heavenly Father, We confess, some of the descriptions of heaven have made us think it would be boring. People with wings and robes floating around on clouds playing harps? Really?...
A Prayer about Why We Make a Joyful Noise
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Psalm 100:1 Joy-Giving Lord, You know that I’m not a very good singer, but I sure do like to “Make a joyful noise,” and I pray that would be true for...
A Prayer about Praying for Moms of Young Children
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 Precious Father, Today we lift up all of those moms of newborns, infants, toddlers, and pre-schoolers. You know how very weary they are, Lord. We ask that...
A Prayer about Never Being Rejected Again
…you are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you. Isaiah 43:3 Loving and Beloved Lord, On the day set apart on the global calendar to celebrate human love, we recognize that it’s a hard day for many. Some endure the seemingly daily experience of...