Daily Prayer
A Prayer about Waiting at Christmas
Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart, and wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:14 Coming Savior, In this season of “advent,” as we remember your first coming, we anticipate many things, some eagerly, some anxiously. Some of us are waiting eagerly for family members...
A Prayer about a Baby Who Took on Our Burden
For as in the day of Midian’s defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor. Isaiah 9:4 Lord Jesus, Many of us will probably see at least one nativity scene today. If we do, or even if we don’t, ...
A Prayer about “God-with-us”
Greetings, O favored one. The Lord is with you! Luke 1:28 Lord God, I don’t know about everyone else praying this prayer, but around this time every year, I need to remember Gabriel’s assurance to Mary: “The Lord is with you!” You are with me, and in Christ, you...
A Prayer about the Hope for Our Bodies
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us…John 1:14 Lord Jesus, As we celebrate your incarnation, which literally means “enfleshing”, may we not miss the wonder that you became a human body. May we see the beauty of the bodies our Creator God formed for each...
A Prayer about the Lord’s Majesty, Might, and Mercy
And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” Luke 1:46-47 Majestic Lord, we join with Mary in magnifying you, in proclaiming your greatness. Indeed, you are mighty, and you have done great things for us, and your name is...
A Prayer about Relief from Life’s Crushing Load
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests. Luke 2:14 Heavenly Father, We cannot help but notice the stark contrasts in the story of the first Christmas. Into a dark and silent world, you sent angels to speak hope. Often when...
A Prayer about the Baby Born to Be King
And to him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages should serve him. Daniel 7:14 Lord Jesus, As we continue meditating on my favorite Christmas hymn, “Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus,” we marvel at the fact that you were a...
A Prayer about Finding Freedom in the Long-Expected Jesus
But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the fruit you get leads to sanctification and its end, eternal life. Romans 6:22 Lord Jesus, This morning we are meditating on the good news about you— our “long-expected Jesus,” as Charles...
A Prayer about Not Being Alone at Christmas
And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age. Matthew 28:20 Ever-present God, We’ve seen too many Christmas programs with Mary all alone on the stage singing about how a baby changes everything. I guess it’s because we admire Mary for facing such a...
A Prayer about the First Gift of Christmas
But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. John 1:12 Dear Giving Father, ‘Tis the season to buy and wrap the gifts of Christmas. Even as we make our lists and check them twice, even as we laugh at Billy...