Prayer for Today

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King Jesus, you are our only hope. We stand on your promises. We rejoice in your salvation. We long for your appearing. We pray in your name and authority, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen.   “The Lord looks down from heaven; he sees all the children of man; from … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Almighty, Omnipotent Father, You never change. You are faithful and true. You are upright and steadfast. You are loving and just. There is none like you. You are my rock, my refuge, my solid foundation. I bring my thanksgiving in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen.   … Read more

Prayer for Today

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  Father God, your Word amazes me. I love how I started a new series of encouragement verses around the word ‘steadfast,’ and it pops out in the next part of Psalm 32 from which I posted my last prayer. Thank you for this confirmation, Father. Thank you for leading me through your Word by … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Heavenly Father, I’m sitting quietly to think about the song you sing over me, wondering what the lyrics say. Perhaps they speak of your sadness when I fail you. Maybe they voice your joy at my return to you. To think of your sacrifice to pay my sin debt gives me pause to reflect that … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Lord, thank you for the love You first showed me. I wondered as a kid how I could love someone I couldn’t see, but you made yourself real to me–so real I can tangibly feel You near. The paraphrase of an old hymn seems appropriate. My Jesus, I love You. I know You are mine. … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Almighty God, You are good! I stop to give You praise in the name and authority of Jesus, according to your good and perfect will. Amen.   “Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Lord, this is my prayer on this sad historic day. You know the hearts of man. You alone can faithfully discern lie from truth. You control the tongue. As you did with Balaam, do not allow lies against your righteous to prevail. Let truth win the day, for You are the Way, the Truth and … Read more

Prayer for Today

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The storms swirl through with lightning, rain and high winds, but I trust in you, Lord. The nations plot war and society rages, yet I trust your promises. The economy slides daily, but I trust in your provision. Who can come against you? Who can thwart your plan? Who is stronger or smarter? You, O … Read more

Prayer for Today

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Thank you, Lord, for setting me in this present broad place. Thank you for peace and assurance. Thank you for redemption and freedom. Thank you for restoration and recovery. Life is hard. It was never written in stone that life would be easy, but with You there is hope and a future. I bow to … Read more