Prayers

Father,Thank You for – a warm bed,good food to eat,more than I need,children who want to serve You,a good husband,eyes to see Your world,rainy days,the ability to read, think, reason,family,shoes for my feet,birds that sing,hot showers,quiet,Your Word,music,life,babies, smiles,friends, grace,hope,Heaven,church,mobility,love,You.What are you thankful for today? Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, […]

For Thou wilt lighten my candle: the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness. (Psalm 18:28) Father, Light my candle with the fire of Your Spirit and the brightness of Your glory. Let it shine into corners and rooms where hearts are captured by hurt and hatred. Let it shine through falsehood to reveal Your […]

Father, Let my eyes be on You. Too often I place my eyes on others. Then their very humanness becomes my focus, and my image of You diminishes and grows dim. Let my eyes be on You, on Your glory, on Your love, on Your perfection. Then, the radiance of Your glory will overshadow the […]

My prayers usually focus on what I need God to do for me. Things like rain, health and healing for a friend, grace to deal with the frustrations of the day. I pray for my children and their children. I pray for salvation for the lost and the right words for my lips. I pray […]

On a recent trip, we enjoyed listening to Gospel music as we drove. One song that came on was “Gentle Shepherd” by Bill and Gloria Gaither. What a great prayer for today! Gentle Shepherd, come and lead us, for we need You to help us find our way. Gentle Shepherd, come and feed us, for […]

Father, So many are in need today – broken hearts broken spirits broken bodies a broken world. Every phone call, every text seems to bring a new dose of trouble and pain. We struggle to keep going, to breathe the next breath, but life just keeps happening. Needs grow so far beyond our capacity to […]

Father, It is easy to become confused and overwhelmed in the rhetoric of the day. Voices clamor their good intentions while secretly robbing and assaulting the helpless. They call Your name, but their actions contradict Your Word. They point fingers at others to distract from their own misdeeds. Here is what I know, Father. You […]

We take prayer requests and keep prayer lists, and this is good. Our finite minds struggle to remember all the needs that are brought before us. It is also good to remember, though, that the holy Spirit of God connects believers in a constant universal prayer chain. Throughout each day names and faces pop up […]

Oh, Father, I thank You today! I thank You for Christmas! Thank You for the love of my family, the joy of sharing and giving, the excitement and wonder of children, and lights and celebration. Most of all, Father, I thank You for Your love – the gift of Your Son, Who brought Christmas to […]

Father, Today begins a new week, and I am not sure I am ready. There will be difficulties and challenges. Remind me that You are holding my hand as I walk through them. There will be tasks to complete. Give me wisdom to set priorities and strength to do the job. Remind me to be […]

Father, My heart hurts. It hurts for a world entangled with the works of the flesh that can only lead to heartache and scars. They are fighting. They are following the wisdom of this world. They are allowing lust and self to rule. They are excusing and abusing Your teaching and proclaiming that all is […]

Holy Father, My heart has been hurting, and I have struggled with grief. Today, though, You reminded me – We do not sorrow as those who have no hope (II Thessalonians 4:13). While I may miss their smiles here, their joy is complete because they are with You. While I may still maneuver through the […]

We sang an old song at church on Sunday. The hymn “Be Thou My Vision” is of Irish origin and is sung to the tune of an Irish folk song. The words date back centuries, but the modern version is thought to have been translated in 1905 by Mary Byrne and arranged in 1912 by […]

Father, I am overwhelmed by the darkness in this world. How do You, in Your perfectness, stand it? How do You maintain grace in the face of the accusations constantly hurled at the heart of Who You are? I know that You are truth, and falsehood cannot overcome You. You are the light that shines […]

Sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. I Peter 3:15 Sanctify – set apart; make a special place for Lord, Do you feel special in my heart? Do you feel honored? Are You at home there, or do You feel cramped and crowded by affections that are contrary to You? Is my heart cluttered by […]

Father, I have been walking this way for a long time. I am so thankful that You called me, and I came to know You at a young age. Your presence in my life has made all the difference- the difference between light and dark, hope and despair, guilt and forgiveness, rejection and acceptance. I […]

Father, This world calls me to hate, but You are love. It calls me to anger, but You are mercy. I hear voices of condescension and judgment, but I know that You speak words of grace and hope. Shouted lies cannot change Your Truth. Screams of rage do not overcome Your goodness. False promises […]

Father, Help me be faithful to You and to Your calling, even when persecution comes, I realize the temporary status of my dwelling place, others are harsh, I feel alone, society’s norms turn away from You, this life is wearisome. Help me stand tall in Your grace, Your love, Your strength, Your honor — and […]

Thank You, Lord, that when wickedness surrounds us, You still shine. Morning still comes announcing Your grace. Thank You, Father, that You know the end of the story. Your will cannot be thwarted. Righteousness will triumph. Thank You, Lord, that though we are pummeled with the proclamations of the proud and dismayed by […]

Lord Jesus, Here in the darkness of winter, we approach a new year. This year is used up, as are we. We look with anticipation and anxiety at the coming days. We hope for peace and safety. We long for resolution to ongoing trials. We worry that life will become more difficult to manage. We […]