Father, can we but touch the hem of the your robe that fills the temple? Can we hear the melody and know the lyrics of the songs you sing over us? Will you hear our prayer, Father? Will you bless us? Will you rain down such grace so sweet and precious that our hearts cannot…

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Oh, Father God, the older I get and the more drastic the circumstance around me, the easier I fall into confusion and I don’t know what to do. Thank you for the children’s lyrics, “I am week, but you are strong.” Turn my face to look to Jesus. Tune my ears to hear the Holy…

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Father God, let them see Jesus in my eyes. The hurting, the ill, those in grief and loss, let them see your love and hope shine from my countenance. Let others see Jesus burning brightly in me.The light only comes from the fire in my soul ignited by him and fueled by faith. May I…

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Oh, Jesus, thank you for teaching us to abide, to remain and to experience intimate relationship with you. We can’t do a thing without you. You are the vine, we the branches. We don’t bear fruit or honor God if we don’t stay in close relationship with you through your Holy Scriptures. There is no…

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Heavenly Father, help me to represent you faithfully today. Holy Spirit, guide my thoughts, words and actions as I move through the ebb and flow of the coming hours. Know my heart for you and lead in your ways. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, our perfect advocate, according to your good…

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Almighty God, you are the one true God, the God of unity. May all your servants come with a single purpose, unified in the knowledge of you and desiring only to glorify your name. I pray for sweet spirits among them, whether they work side-by-side or across continents from one another. We are one in…

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Gracious God, let those we contact today see a positive difference in us. Let it prompt them to ask why that difference is, and give us your words to explain the joy within us. I ask in the name and authority of Jesus, who sent the Holy Spirit, according to your good and perfect will….

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We are fallen, Lord, fallen and tramping through this fallen world. Yet, we carry the blessing of forgiveness and hope in Jesus. Our bodies weaken, our minds digress, but our faith stands. We see ourselves, our friends and family struggle with brokenness and illness. We watch them and hurt along with them. We pray for…

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O Gracious God and Heavenly Father, you are the God who sees me. You are the God who gives me the desires of my heart. My deepest need is to love and be loved, to know and be known. Jesus, you are the only one who knows me better than I know myself and who…

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