Prayer for Today

I cry out to the LORD. I place my pleas before him; and he listens. I tell him my troubles. At one time, my steps faltered and my decisions led me to a pit. There was no one to notice, no refuge and no care for my soul; until I cried out to the LORD…

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Prayer for Today

Father God, let our prayers be counted as incense before you. Watch over the door of our lips. Don’t let our hearts incline to evil deeds. Keep our eyes only toward you, Father. We seek refuge in you. Don’t leave us defenseless. Let your people pass safely by. We lift our hands as the evening…

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Prayer for Today

Deliver our nation, O LORD, from violent men who plan evil things in their hearts and continually stir up wars. Their tongues are sharp as serpents, and under their lips is the venom of asps. Guard our freedoms from those who set a trap and snare. You are our God. Give ear to our cry…

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Prayer for Today

Father God, you know me inside and out. You know my thoughts and my footsteps, even the words on my tongue. I am wrapped in your robe that fills the temple. Such marvelous knowledge is too much for me, too high for me to scale. I cannot flee from your Spirit. He is forever with…

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Prayer for Today

Elohim, your name and word are exalted above all things, because of your steadfast love and your faithfulness. You increased the strength of my soul the very day I called upon you. Your glory is so great all the kings know of you and will bow to your sovereignty. So great a God are you,…

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Prayer for Today

Father God, I sit and weep by the waters. What is to become of my homeland? Where are these dark hours taking us? Don’t allow your beloved to hang their harps again. Don’t silence the voices of the born again. Raise up your church to sing your praises. Lift their hearts, hold tight to the…

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Prayer for Today

I offer my prayer of thanksgiving, Father, because your love endures forever. You have done great wonders of creation: earth, sky and sea. You spread the stars across the night sky and punctuated it with the light of the moon. You ignited the sun to light and warm our days. You go out for the…

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Prayer for Today

Praises to your name, Holy God. We sing praises to your name above all names, because it is good and pleasant. You do whatever you please in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all deeps. You make the clouds rise at the end of the earth, make lightning in the rain and bring…

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Prayer for Today

We come to bless you, LORD. All who stand by night and by day in the house of God come to bless your name. We lift our hands to the holy place and bless you. We look only to you, the maker of heaven and earth, in the name and authority of Jesus, according to…

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Prayer for Today

My soul recognizes your truth of how good it is when brothers and sisters dwell in unity, Father God. Unity in families, churches, communities, cities, states and nations cannot happen until we dwell in unity with you. How sweet is the fragrance of your breath over me. How magnificent and fulfilling rings your song over…

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