Daily Prayer
A Prayer about Caring for Aging Parents
‘Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God commanded you, that your days may be long, and that it may go well with you in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.’ Exodus 20:12 Gracious Father, We confess, we don’t always know what it looks like ...
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 2024, 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 the New Things God Will Do in 2024
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 look forward to a new year, hoping that it...
A Prayer about Seeing Our Salvation
Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation…Luke 2:29 Merciful God, As we revisit this scene between Simeon and the eight-day-old Jesus, we pray you would write in us stories like Simeon’s:...
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 Drawing Near to the Throne of Grace
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16 Gracious Father, In these days between Christmas and New Year’s, some of us find ourselves in seasons of doubt. Some feel...
A Prayer about Christ’s Humanity and Ours
[Christ Jesus]…made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. Philippians 2:7 Holy God, I love how creeds and confessions help us see new things about our faith. The Belgic Confession, in confessing the truth of the...