Daily Prayer
A Prayer about Self-Care for Caregivers
And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. Matthew 14:23 Caregiving Jesus, Today we pray to correct a misinterpretation About self-denial we often see in caregivers. When you called us to deny ourselves, you never meant...
A Prayer about Hope in a Dark World
He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Colossians 1:13-14 Father, I confess, sometimes the darkness of this world seems all-encompassing. The...
A Prayer about Not Repaying Evil for Evil
How do you not repay evil for evil? See to it that no one repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Good Father, Not only are you “abundantly good,” you sent your Son to defeat evil, ...
A Prayer about the Peace of God
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 Peace-bringing God, We have all been there, whether in the waiting room while a loved one undergoes a big surgery or in a living room hearing...
A Prayer about Longing for a Better Place
How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts! My soul longs, yes, faints for the courts of the Lord… Psalm 84:1 Heavenly Father, As we read the words of the pilgrim psalmist, who longed to be with you in your beautiful temple, to live with you forever in...
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...