Daily Prayers

Are YOU there, LORD?

O my Father, whenever I feel far from You, remind me You are not the One who moved. Remind me You are always available to me if I draw closer to You. Whenever I may be so focused on other things—either pleasures or difficulties in my life—remind me again and again of the importance of

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Counting my blessings.

LORD Jesus, as I start off this week, please train me to respond to my blessings with gratitude rather than feeling like I’m entitled to them. Prepare me to let go of anything You take from me—without letting go of Your hand! Remind me I am in Your hands and You know what is best

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I have a safety net!!!

My LORD and my God, Surely I am not Your only child who feelsl like completely depending on You is like walking on a tightrope. When I falter and lose my faith…even for a moment…help me remember there is a safety net underneath: Your everlasting arms. Keep me safe in the joy divine, for the sake

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Lead them gently home, Father

O My God and Father, I am overwhelmed with concern for my children and grandchildren. I so want them to grow closer to You and return to their childlike faith with which they began their walk with You. When they are facing tough times, please help them understand You can and will strengthen you with

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This world is NOT my home…

On my best days, LORD, I find the Light of Your Presence wrapping me in Peace when I fill my thoughts with the hope of heaven. You are my Salvation, Lord, so I have good reason to trust and not be afraid. Please help those for whom I pray this day to experience the same peace, for

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Help me remember…not alone.

O, my Father, sometimes I waste way too much time rehearsing my troubles resulting in experiencing them over and over again. I know I am meant to go through them only when when they actually occur. Turn my heart and my mind and my every thought to You in all things…all day today, for the

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All things…period!

O, LORD, how easy it is for me to get in the weeds looking around me. My body is wearing out. I have children and grandchildren who break my heart. I long to lead others to faith in You, and yet time often feels so short. I know…I know all things are possible with You.

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Fill me up, LORD

Good morning, my Father. All day today I want to make wise choices as I journey with You. I need to pray continually and consistently about every decision I make, trusting in Your perfect wisdom. Then give me the fortitude to do what you give me direction to do, for Jesus’ sake, I pray. Amen Verse for

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Thank You

LORD Jesus, this morning is a relfective time for me. When I think about the tough days I’ve had in the past, some of which were my own stupid fault, I can see where You helped me through each and every one. I have no idea why you got me through some of them. And

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