Daily Prayer
A Prayer about Endurance in Suffering
I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and the kingdom and the patient endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos on account of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. Revelation 1:9 Precious Jesus, In your Word, and by your...
A Prayer about Growing in Wisdom
A wise man thinks ahead; a fool doesn’t, and even brags about it! In everything the prudent acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly. Proverbs 13:16 Wise and Gracious Father, Thank you for giving us all of the knowledge we will ever need in Christ. Grow...
A Prayer about Longing for Healing
“He put mud on my eyes,” the man replied, “and I washed, and now I see.” John 9:14 Healing Lord, You know my sweet husband often jokes that if either one of us ever woke up and our bodies weren’t in pain, we’d know we had died and gone to be with you. Today I pray...
A Prayer about Being Afraid
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. Psalm 56:3 Lord God, Thank you for your compassion for our fearfulness. Today, we bring our fears to you: When we are afraid that we will fail [name any failures you fear], We put our trust in you. When we are afraid that...
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...