Daily Prayer
A Prayer about Learning from Younger People
Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 All-Wise God, Just as we prayed yesterday about seeing that each member of the body of Christ has gifts given by the Spirit to...
A Prayer about Being a BlueJay
But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose. 1 Corinthians 12:18 Creator God, How creative you are! As I was watching the birds in the oak tree across from my study window, I noticed a blue jay, a very common bird in my...
A Prayer about Continuing to Grow as We Age
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:18 Gracious Father, Like the saints who received Peter’s letter, we encounter many false teachings, especially as we age. We are told we have done our part, now it’s time to...
A Prayer about the Words We Speak
One who has a pure heart and speaks with grace will have the king for a friend. Proverbs 22:11 Author God, Your Word flows with words about our words. Because we are in Christ, we pray that the words of our mouth will bless and encourage and lift others up. Today,...
A Prayer about Being a Sheep
All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one, to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:6 Good Shepherd, Wrap our minds and hearts around this profoundly good news. We are like sheep, and sheep are prone to...
A Prayer about a Sudden and Unexpected Death
Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” John 11:21 Heavenly Father, When that shocking news comes, the call telling us that someone we loved dearly has died suddenly or unexpectedly, we can relate to Martha’s words ...
A Prayer about the Savior Who Prays for Us
Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. Hebrews 7:25 Heavenly Father, We admit, we don’t often think about what Christ is doing right now, seated on the throne next...
A Prayer about the Lord’s Generosity
Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the first fruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine. Proverbs 3:9-10 Generous Father, How kind and generous you have been with us! You have [blessed us in...
A Prayer about the Reviving Word
My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word! Psalm 119:25 Author God, We’ve all felt like the sojourner on earth who, even as he walked through trials such as “soul-melting sorrow,” “scorn and contempt,” and the “dread of reproach,” pleaded...
A Prayer about a Safe Place
For in you my soul takes refuge; In the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, Till the storms of destruction pass by. Psalm 57:1 Redeeming Lord, We pray for all who need a safe place right now, not just any safe place, but the safest place of resting in your...