Daily Prayer
A Prayer about the Wrath of God
But for those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there will be wrath and fury. Romans 2:8. Holy and Just God, We confess, we don’t like to talk much about your wrath and fury. And yet, your Word tells us that “all have sinned...
A Prayer about Seeking Immortality
To those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life… Romans 2:7 Just Judge, Again today, we grapple with Paul’s strong words about your judgment in Romans 2:1-11. We know the gospel tells us we are saved by...
A Prayer about God’s Just Judgment
Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance? Romans 2:4 God our Judge, Our culture is allergic to judgment, and yet, like the audience of Paul’s letter to the...
Have you ever wondered if it was all Eve’s fault?
…she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate. Genesis 3:6 Heavenly Father, Recently I’ve been reminded of how crucial it is that we read your Word carefully. Otherwise, we can fall prey to human teachings that...
A Prayer about Praying for Children and Grandchildren
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 6:18 Heavenly Father, I confess, as a parent, I so often forget the powerful tool of praying...
A Prayer about Righteousness and Justice for the Oppressed
The Lord works righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed. Psalm 103:6 Holy, Righteous, and Just Lord, Even as yesterday we considered so many of your benefits and blessings, today we meditate on the awe-some news that you work your righteousness and...
A Prayer about All of the Lord’s Benefits
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits…Psalm 103:2 Saving Lord, We confess, we have what some have called “gospel amnesia.” Heal our memories that we might recite your benefits, not just some of them, but ALL of them. To name a few… Thank you...
A Prayer about Being Bound to God by His Love
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? Romans 8:35 Ever-loving Lord, When we are in the midst of trials and tragedy, we sometimes feel tempted to doubt your love for us. We...
A Prayer about Where We Find Our Security and Significance
For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. Psalm 62:1 Faithful God, We confess, too many times, our souls wait noisily, and they’re waiting for whatever will bring us a greater sense of security and significance. May we recognize with...
A Prayer about How to Glorify God
And they shall sing of the ways of the Lord, for great is the glory of the Lord. Psalm 138:5 Glorious God, We join David today in singing of your glorious ways — even though you are everlasting and ever-loving, all-wise and all-powerful, you “regard the lowly”...