5/5/25 Prayer

Thank You Almighty Lord for the opportunity to be Your hands and feet—to go out into the community and represent You, not necessarily by what I say, but what I do, how I love.

This world needs Your love. In fact, this world was made to be loved by You. I am Your disciple, and as Your disciple, I want to represent You well. I want the love that You pour into me, to spill out and pour into others. My cup overflows.

You made me in abundance, not in scarcity. Your love for me is endless and immeasurable. Holy Spirit, please help me to feel and be that way with others—to live abundantly, not fearing scarcity. It could be time, it could be money, it could be love, it could be compassion, or even sharing an interest. Let me not act in scarcity with these things and others. Sometimes I fear that if I give them away, I won’t have enough for when I need them. But that’s not true! You’ve provided them to me in abundance for the purposes You designed me. 

You have said “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” And also, “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.”

May I be as generous with others as You are with me. And may I remember that this begins at home with my family and spreads from there—to my neighbor, to my co-worker, to my friend, to the stranger, to my community, to other communities, to other countries, to the world. And even to the one I do not like. That person was created in love by You. It is not my place to judge but to love.

In the Endlessly Generous Name of Jesus I pray.

Amen.

4/28/25 Prayer

My Beautiful God, You are so patient with me. You are grand—yet gentle and humble. You wait on me and never turn me away. You pursue me, but oh so quietly and unhurriedly. You wait as long as it takes for me to turn my life to You.

Sometimes when I’m with You, a peace fills me, calms clothes me and I feel complete. But not always. I wish it were true always.

You tell us to seek You. “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” You want my heart. You want me to seek to be with You, to spend time with You—in true desire, not in obligation. That’s what puts a smile on Your face.

What I’m learning is that I don’t have to “do” to be with You. I can just “be.” Yes, reading Your Word draws me closer to You and can speak into my heart when I’m curious and open to listen. Singing to You and listening to Jesus music is another form of worship. But so is just sitting or standing and asking to be in Your Presence, purposely being with You in quiet.

At first my mind thinks, jumps around, trying to fill the silence. But then I realize that it’s unnecessary. I don’t need to “do.” You did it all on the cross. You loved me first. I can simply respond and “be” loved. That opens my heart to love You back. It makes me feel good to just sit with You in silence, to receive Your love and share in Your glory—the place of shalom.

You are inviting me. You’ll wait as long as it takes. Your hand is always open. Holy Spirit, I need Your help to understand more fully my relationship with You. I need to more fully accept that there is no earning or performing. I want to feel the desire to want to spend more time with You. I want the desire to read my Bible, to learn more about You. I want to be looking for You throughout my days, to discover Your treasures and wisdom. I want to talk to You throughout my days. I don’t want it to be a chore, but a delight. I can’t do this fully on my own. 

I need You to change my heart—to take what I know is true in my head and let it blossom in my heart. While I usually want what I want—I want to want what You want. Help me Holy Spirit. Open my mind, body and soul to live and be with You more fully.

In the Patient and Gentle Name of Jesus I pray.

Amen.

4/21/25 Prayer

My Most Beautiful Savior, You rose from the dead to save me … little ‘ole me! You died for me. You rose from the dead for me. You saved me from my sin, You saved me from myself, You called me from this world to be Your own. I am Your child, whole and complete—just as I am today. I don’t need to do anything to earn this standing, to be Your beloved child. While everything else is performance based, not with You.

I don’t fully understand or appreciate the depth and immensity of this truth. I pray You reveal it to me slowly over time. Holy Spirit, help me reflect and meditate on it, help me experience this truth practically in my daily life, help me grow in understanding. Imprint this truth on my heart. Let it echo forever in my soul. May each day I remember to receive this gift and to live into it.

And You have no favorites. You died and rose again for all others as well. Oh, what a wonderful world it would be if we all lived into this truth. Many don’t believe, others don’t live into this truth (I know that happens to me). Yet, all is not lost this side of heaven. You made me. You revealed Yourself to me. You’ve empowered me. I am Your disciple. I am Your representative here on earth. I’ll hardly do it perfectly, but I’ll get it right much of the time. You’ll personally guide me in this process.

Open my eyes and ears to see people and this world as You do. Let me see those with needs, though they themselves may not realize it. Draw out compassion from my heart and soul—not as in pity, or in a way that immobilizes me—but rather that motivates, encourages and strengthens. Convict me when I’m complacent. Rile me up when I’m hunkered down for myself. Assuage my fears and embolden me with courage. Lord, transform me into the person You made me to be.

In the Saving Name of Jesus I pray.

Amen.

4/14/25 Prayer

Heavenly Father, You are almighty, yet gentle as a dove. So gentle and close to us that we can call You Dad. 

It’s remarkable that the Creator of everything that is, cares about every single detail of my life; and wants to be intimately involved in it. You want to provide for all my needs. You want me to be filled with joy and contentment. You want me to live into the full measure of what You have for me. You, God, are “for” me!

I pray to believe this truth with all my heart. I pray to not only know this truth in my heart and head, but to live based on it. To trust You with my secrets, to trust You with my fears, to trust You with my longings and heartaches, to trust You with my dreams, to trust You with my money, to trust You with those whom I love, to trust You with my future.

I pray to know—in the depths of soul and being—that I am not going through this life alone, that You are not only with me, but for me. I want that. Holy Spirit, remind me of this truth unceasingly—write it on my heart. 

Encourage me to share this truth. Open my eyes to someone who needs to hear it. Give me the courage to speak it out loud. And as I speak it, give me more confidence and conviction in its truth.

There are those who are physically limited, physically challenged. They struggle even more with the things and doings of this world. Simple things are harder for them. Things I take for granted may seem like mountains to climb. Holy Spirit, reveal to me their particular struggles, let me know of their practical issues—give me the eyes to see their needs, their desires, their hearts.

And just as You care about every detail of my life, give me the heart, mind and actions, to care and do in the details of their life and their particular physical challenges. Please use me to bless them in Your Name.

In the Gentle and Compassionate Name of Jesus I pray.

Amen.

4/7/25 Prayer

Gracious and Loving Father, You are Beautiful and Wondrous. You love us unconditionally and Your love will never cease. Though I search for it in this world—for something similar, I don’t find it. It’s simply not available through anything else or anyone here on earth. This world is broken and all humans are flawed. 

I have this yearning—to be loved perfectly, to be accepted, to feel that I am valued, to feel secure, to feel complete. I don’t even know what I yearn for sometimes. But I am learning that nothing can truly satisfy it but You. In You, I can find deep rest.

I love walking with You. I love that when I wake, You are with me. I love that as I go throughout my day—at any given moment—I can be with You. I love that You lay my head down to rest at night. Sure, sometimes I don’t feel it, but nonetheless, You are there. 

Open my senses, my awareness, my soul, to feel Your Presence. Give me the desire, the perseverance, the courage, to each day choose to live with You, to seek Your Presence. 

In living with You, I pray for a clear mind, calm spirit and peace—shalom. That’s what I was made for, to live in communion with You. While everything may not be “right” or as I want it, I feel more peace. It’s all more doable. I’m more secure. You are my refuge, my fortress and my shield. 

Lord, I can’t be the only person who feels this way. May I have compassion on those who struggle for peace, who may be mentally distressed—whether it be depression, anxiety, discouragement, feeling unsettled, or restlessness. I feel that way from time to time. When I do, I’d love for someone to be Your hands and feet and be there for me. 

Lord, show me who needs Your loving touch, who needs to know that they are loved, are valued, are accepted, are secure. While we can never be complete without You, we can soothe each other and be the hands and feet of Jesus. May I seek to share the kindness, the patience, the love and compassion that You embody.

Your love is enduring and unfailing. May I, and those who I minister to, rest in that truth.

In the Kindhearted Name of Jesus I pray.

Amen.

3/31/24 Prayer

Praise The Lord oh my soul, praise The Lord! Forget not that He forgives all our sins and that He sits with us in our times of need. Praise The Lord oh my soul, praise The Lord.

I am never alone. You are always with me! It’s kind of cool—how as a Triune God, You are never alone. You, God, Holy Spirit and Jesus are always together. You continually love and glorify each other. I was made to live in that, to commune with You.

But Lord, this life can be hard. Emotionally it can rock my world—my soul. I experience fear, sadness, anxiety, anger, grief, frustration, confusion; and sometimes I don’t even know what emotion or set of emotions I’m feeling. That’s not always the case. I feel calm, joy, excitement and happiness as well. But it’s those moments of emotional distress that get me. I can get stuck in it, or I don’t know how to navigate through them.

Others experience this as well. I see it on the faces of family, friends and strangers.

Thankfully, You have not left us to go through it alone. We have You. I know this; You remind me in the Psalms.

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

He makes me lie down in green pastures,

And leads me beside quiet waters,

He restores my soul.

I can rest in You. You lead me to peace when I trust You. It’s not always a straight line, but I eventually get there—my soul restored and renewed. Many times You do this through other people. It could be friends, family or even strangers. Thank You for never forgetting me, for always providing.

Lord, use me to help others. May I notice when someone is in emotional need, whether it’s something simple or complex. Open my heart to be like Yours, wanting no one to feel abandoned and left alone. Holy Spirit, help me to know what to say. Give me the desire, the courage, and the compassion to walk with them through the desert they are experiencing.

May Your light shine through in those times. May I remember to call upon You, to ask You to give me the words and the way. Holy Spirit, drench us in love, kindness, faithfulness and peace.

Thank You for always rescuing me from my emotions. May I do it together with You for another.

In the Faithful and Compassionate Name of Jesus I pray.

Amen.

3/24/25 Prayer

Lord Almighty, You are the God of all humanity, everything that has breath, and everything that is. You are compassionate, so kind and gentle. Nothing escapes Your view; You see it all.

Nothing is too trivial, nothing too small. It’s pretty crazy … You created everything that exists—the sun, the moon and stars, our universe, the galaxies—yet little ole me matters to You. And that’s the same for every person you made. Nothing and no one is insignificant to You.

Give me that heart. Give me that mindset. Illuminate that truth into my soul. I pray to see the world as You do; to see people—all people—as you do. There are so many left out, so many forgotten, so many dismissed. It shouldn’t be. When You walked the earth, You always had time for those who were overlooked. In fact, You sought them out. May I do that. Holy Spirit, move in me in such a way that awakens my own spirit to seek out those who are left out, forgotten and dismissed. And may I encourage others to do the same. 

Also … 

You sought me out, may I share the good news of You with another. May I lay a Jesus seed in their heart and be a part of Your amazing plan in their life. Because, truly, that’s the way to not be left out, forgotten, or dismissed. When someone knows You, they learn and accept in their heart that they are of infinite value; that they are a beloved child of the Almighty God!! That arouses something in our souls, that gives us hope and promise. And with time, walking with You brings more peace into our lives.

In the Glorious Name of Jesus I pray.

Amen.

3/17/24 Prayer

Heavenly Father, You are a Friend to the lonely. You are always with me, even though I may not realize it or feel it. Yet, it only takes a moment to be with You. I need only whisper Your Name, in my mind or softly out loud.

I am so grateful that I can talk to You whenever and wherever. I don’t have to be in a special place or in church. Wherever I am, there You are. I also don’t have to be formal or rehearsed in talking to You. You don’t want fancy words or elaborate prayers. You simply want to hear the plain truth of what’s on my heart, even if it’s that I am mad at You or unhappy about my situation. I can be happy, or I can be sad. You have no expectations of me when I come to You. It’s a heartfelt conversation. You simply love that I come to be with You. 

Not everyone knows this, and I even sometimes forget; or I simply don’t act on it. Lord, You made me in Your image, and Jesus came and demonstrated Your unfailing love and mercy. I pray that in my walk with You, The Holy Spirit works to transform me more and more into the person You made me to be. And in that transformation, may I seek to be with the lonely, the needy. May I seek to make them feel seen and loved. May I stop, take the time to be with them, to show them that they are worthy and of infinite value. May I listen to them intently as You do to me. May I not want to make them feel “better,” but instead, hold their hand in whatever they are feeling or experiencing. May I make it about them, and not me.

You see me. You see us all. I pray to remember that in my time of need or loneliness. And I pray that I may share this gift of grace with another.

In the Beautiful Name of my Friend Jesus I pray.

Amen

3/10/25 Prayer

I was lost, but now I’m found. You found me, Jesus. It’s humbling because I didn’t even realize that I was lost or that I needed saving. I didn’t realize how much I need You. But that’s how beautiful and merciful You are. That’s how grand Your design is for my life. Your Word tells me.

“For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother's womb. … Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one of them came to be.”

And this is not just for me; it’s for every person who lives. You want Your Kingdom full, brimming over in joy. “You will search for the lost and bring back the strays. You seek to bind up the injured and strengthen the weak.” How beautiful and perfect is Your Heart. How ceaseless is Your work in bringing the lost to Yourself.

I think You want me to a part of this story, to participate. The lost are everywhere. Just as Your Heart breaks for the lost, I pray mine does too. Give me eyes to see them and a desire to point them to You—to talk to them about how You’ve worked in my life. Help me share my story so that they may hear, and then believe, that You love and deeply care for them and me. I pray they are inspired to look up, to seek You.

Holy Spirit, please give me the courage to do this, and lead me when these opportunities present themselves. Soften my heart, my mind and my soul, to feel Your gentle prompts. Give me a desire to listen intently for Your voice.

I pray to be a part of Your plan, Lord, to bring the lost to Your loving and merciful Presence. And I thank You with all my heart, for calling me, one that was lost, to be one of Yours.

In the Ceaseless Name of Jesus I pray.

Amen.

3/3/25 Prayer

You, God, want to provide all that I need. That was Your original intention, Your original design. You cannot deny Your heart for humankind. Indeed, You made me and all humankind in Your image. Your love abounds.

Then why is my heart not like Yours? Why am I so self-focused? I like to think that I’m not, but if I truly reflect and am honest, it’s me first and then others. Help me Holy Spirit to have a heart like Yours. Help me to see the needs of others. Help me to not only see what is on the surface, but to explore more deeply. Some needs are apparent, others not so much.

Prompt me, convict me, move me to do the inconvenient. Move my heart to share what I have, whether it’s food, water, clothing, care or time. Maybe someone needs financial support, please help me open my wallet to share. Maybe someone needs to wrestle through a difficult situation. Open my heart to take the time to spend with them figuring it out. Maybe someone is lonely and needs a friend. Open my eyes to see their loneliness and to have the conviction to do something about it.

You meet me where I am. May I meet someone else where they are.

In the Caring Name of Jesus I pray.

Amen.

2/24/25 Prayer

Our Majestic God and Creator of all things, were I to count the awesomeness of Your doing, I’d run out of numbers and time. No one and nothing can capture the expansiveness of Your Beauty and Being.

I look at the beauty of the sunrise, You are there. I look at the majesty of the mountains, You are there. I look at the intricacies of another person’s eyes, how they are formed, how they capture light and sight, You are there. I look at the vastness of the ocean and the endless cresting and crashing of the waves, You are there. I look at the innocence of how a small child looks up at me in wonder, You are there. Anything that is true, good or beautiful, You are there.

How am I to respond to such magnificence and splendor? There is only one way — to worship You. 

When I experience or encounter a true, good or beautiful thing, may I look heavenward and just pause. May I stop for a moment and just say Your Name, recognize You and Your grandeur in that moment. May I not only thank You for it, but praise You for opening my eyes to see it. May I contemplate Your Beauty and Majesty.

I pray that I live my life worshiping You. Oh, how You deserve it and so much more! I pray Holy Spirit that You give me eyes to see You throughout my day, every where I look, and even within. And in this experience, I sing to You in joy. I thank You in the moment, when something simple goes my way. I give You credit when You answered my prayer, and I have the courage and opportunity to tell someone else about it, so that You may be glorified.

When I see something beautiful or awe striking, may I remember You as the Alpha, the Creator from whom all good and beautiful things flow. May I never become complacent or dulled so as not to be in wonder of the people around me, the place in which You set me, the things that I encounter, and the moments that I experience.

How beautiful You are. How gracious You are. How amazing You are. And You thought to bring me into existence to experience life with You. Thank You!

In the Magnificent Name of Jesus I pray.

Amen

2/17/25 Prayer

Hello Almighty God! Thank You for making me, for drawing me to You. Thank You that I am Yours and can never be snatched away. There is peace and safety in that.

Thank You for always being with me, that I can be with You at anytime and anywhere. There is no limit on our relationship. I pray that I invest my time and energy into growing it, to spending more time with You. It’s cool because I don’t just have to be sitting and reading my Bible, but I can be walking about, doing everyday chores, talking to You. You love when I do that. Yes, You are holy, but You humbled Yourself to be a man, to do ordinary things. So, You’re just fine doing ordinary things with me.

And yet, You provide even more than Yourself. You put people in my life who also walk and talk with You. Not only do You convict and speak truths into me, You do so into others as well. Your Word tells us that we, Your followers, constitute the Body of Christ. We are Your hands and feet. You use each of us in very specific and intentional ways to accomplish Your purposes.

May I remember these truths as I venture through life. May I not just put my head down to do life alone or with those in my household. As I confront decisions, encounter challenges, consider choices, may I seek the counsel of those who follow You—those who seek to live their lives Your way, surrendering to Your will. You speak into my heart when I ask (and many times when I don’t—thank goodness!!). And You speak into the hearts of those following You. Your Wisdom and intentions cannot be captured by just one, that’s why we have the Body of Christ!

Holy Spirit, please give me the courage and opportunity to invite other followers (or even just one) into my life to consider the road ahead, to help me make sense of things when I’m confused or lack confidence in how to proceed. Gosh, even when I think I know best, give me the humility to “check myself,” to make sure I’m making the right choice or going down the right path. Remind me that Your thoughts are higher than my thoughts, and that when two or more of Your followers are together, You are there. I want You to be there when I’m making my decisions and even everyday choices!

Thank You Heavenly Father for the community in which You have placed me, indeed blessed me. May we walk together, spurring each other along, sharing with each other the Wisdom and Truth that You speak into each of us. May I do that for another.

In the Wise Name of Jesus I pray.

Amen.

2/10/25 Prayer

Heavenly Father, You created the heavens and the earth. You. You to me generally means one, but in Your case, it means three. The Trinity—the Father, Son and Holy Spirit—all three were there at creation.

My mind can’t wrap itself around how three can be one. But with You, it can be.

I am thankful that with You, You means three. You are my loving Father, always faithfully loving and providing—so much so that You sent Your Son to save me. You are Son; a man who walked the earth and felt, experienced, and lived as I do. You relate to me in a very personal and experiential way. You are Holy Spirit, God within me, so close, so intricately involved and aware of my inner being as my outer experience. Mind blown!

In this world we have a choice—to live by the flesh or with the Spirit. Paul describes it in Your Word. “Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.” I pray that I choose to live with The Holy Spirit and to be focused on Your way and what You want.

But it’s not that easy. I am flesh! I am inherently sinful in nature and my first choice will most always be to do what is easy, what is instinctual. I want what I want when I want it, because I want it. Sigh, I need help.

Thank You for not leaving me here, sitting on my pity pot, feeling helpless and giving into the flesh. No, again, I have a choice.

I choose to ask You Holy Spirit to move me, to prompt me, to do whatever You need to do to awaken within me the daily choice of following You, living with The Spirit. Open my soul, my mind, my heart to feel Your promptings, to remember that when I’m failing to be more like Jesus, that I can’t do it on my own. After I make that daily choice, it is in Your, The Spirit’s power, that it is accomplished. Help me not strive but to work with You, The Holy Spirit.

Holy Spirit, You are my Guide on earth. You can increase my desire and give me the strength to live as Jesus—the Jesus way, not the earthly, flesh way. You can convict me when I go off path. Please do that. Please be gentle.

Please prompt my heart and reveal to me the right choice, the right path. Strengthen me, give me the courage to make the Jesus way choices. Change me(yikes, what will that mean!). While that is so scary to think about because it’s an unknown, I trust You more than me. You are the Maker of all things!

When I’m trying so hard and failing, remind me Holy Spirit that You are but a gentle whisper away. Holy Spirit help me—prompt me to say that.

In the Ever Present Name of Jesus I pray.

Amen.

2/3/25 Prayer

My loving God, I praise You. You are amazing—so righteous and pure. You are Wisdom and Truth. You provide all that I need. But …

I seek my life to go “right,” problem free and as I envision it. Then “life” happens. Problems and challenges occur. Problems are usually resolvable but challenges, they must be endured. 

Why? I sometimes ask. Then I remember Your Word … I don’t live in the Garden of Eden, rather in a broken world. You don’t cause these “bad” things, though You may allow them. A quick read of the opening chapters of the Book of Job reminds me.

You love me unconditionally. You love me more than my mind can understand and that’s part of why (I think). Sometimes You’re protecting me from myself. If I got everything I wanted and never had a problem or challenge, how caring would I be for others? Not so much. It would be much harder to emphasize, rather I may only sympathize or even worse, pity. Would I be a brat, never satiated and always wanting more? Probably. 

I remember a painful truth that Your Word tells—“No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening-it's painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.” It’s kind of like my kids, I love them so much that I can’t allow them to make bad choices. They are young and inexperienced; not seeing the bigger picture, not understanding that there will be disastrous consequences. I love my kids too much to allow that! You love me too. And even more.

But what about disease and tragedy that has no discernible good outcome? Well again, I live in a broken world. I remember the good You made of my past hurts. I remember how it worked out for the better—for me and/or for others. Sometimes I saw it soon, other times, later. Even others I’ll only see when I’m in heaven.

I surrender! 

And as difficult it is to do—PLEASE, PLEASE Holy Spirit help me surrender—I trust You. I trust that You know what You’re doing. I trust that there is purpose and meaning and that none of my pain is in vain! I trust You!! Your Word is full of good promises and of wonders and miracles—good things. You do not change. The God of The Bible is the God of today! I’m going with that. I know that.

I am secure with You. You are my fortress. I am safe with You, You are my refuge. I am seen by You, never alone. I am soothed by You. You are with me, loving me and making things easier than they could be, widening the path.

You are my God and I am Your beloved child. One day I’ll be with You where there are no more tears. Hold me, help me focus on You rather than my problems, until I am there.

In the Ever Caring Name of Jesus I pray.

Amen

1/27/25 Prayer

I, Lord, am Your hands and feet here on earth. When Jesus walked the earth, He healed, fed, soothed, befriended, and blessed. Help me do that. Help me want to do that—to set myself aside and put others first.

You, Lord, are my Savior. You set Yourself aside for me. You gave up Your throne room to walk the earth as a mere human, who needs and wants, who suffers and hungers, who longs for peace and wholeness. You did this out of love. Open my heart to be more like Yours.

I want to grow deeper in my relationship with You. Reveal to me what I should pray for, so that I can experience this. Give me a longing to be more like You. Remind me that the more time I spend with You, especially throughout my day, talking to You, including You—the more I know You, Your heart, Your ways, Your will. In those times, You’ll direct my steps. I’ll feel nudges and prompts from You, leading the way.

You’re also my Friend. I’m thankful for that. As any good friend, You don’t dictate, You stand with me and don’t leave me, even when I mess up. You’re there to help me through the mess, extending grace, soothing my pain and loving me. I want to do that for others. I want to be Your hands and feet. Holy Spirit, help me make that my reality.

I was made in Your image, and I want that to be more evident in my life.

In the Humble Yet Almighty Name of Jesus, I pray.

Amen.

1/20/25 Prayer

Your Heart, Lord, is so beautiful, so compassionate, all-embracing and steadfast. It never ceases to love, nor to care. You love everything You created. You love the birds of the air and the mountains. But mostly, You love and care for me, and people. Your Word tells of that.

“So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. God blessed them .… God saw all that he had made, and [said] it was very good.”

Help me Holy Spirit to have a heart like Yours, to see the bigger picture. Sometimes my heart is focused on the wrong thing. Most times I have blinders on, seeing only what is right in front of me and what’s going on in my life. Even when I look up and all around, it doesn’t move me. I’m so accustomed to it, I’m numb, fatigued by it all—I become complacent. Shake that off of me! Open my eyes to see vividly what You see. Let my heart swell when Yours swells. Let it break when Yours breaks.

There is so much need—and to be frank, the need to just outright care. It can be too much when I’m trying to get through my own life. Remind me that You are The Eternal Wellspring. You strengthen and empower; and I can do so much more when I live with You, in Your Strength and Power. Most times I don’t. In fact, most times it takes facing the seemingly unconquerable to make me turn to You.

But You gave me free will. I need to remember that it’s not only asking. There is a doing, there is a commitment. There is a daily need to go to Your Wellspring to be refreshed and strengthened. I need to spend time with You to be empowered. Reading Your Word reminds me of Your Almightyness. It gives me confidence of what You’ve done and what You can do. It emboldens me to do with You. With You, nothing is impossible! 

“Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.” 

Holy Spirit, help me believe that! Give me wisdom to understand. Give me strength in You.

In the Loving Name of Jesus I pray.

Amen

John 15:7 “If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” 

James 1:5 “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”

1/13/25 Prayer

Lord God, “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are Your ways higher than my ways and Your thoughts than my thoughts.” But I want to think what I want to think! I want to do what I want to do! That’s my conundrum. I want to follow You and allow You to be The Lord of my life but I don’t want to give up control.

However, You remind me in Your Word that You know better than I do—“Your ways are higher than my ways.”

You aren’t going to push Yourself on me. It’s my choice. I have to intentionally put myself in a position of actively following You. Holy Spirit help me do that! Give me a heart of seeking You. Give me eyes to see You and ears to hear Your whispers.

Please remind me that the more time I spend with You, the more I get to know You. The more I know You, the more I see Your work in my life. And the more I see that, the more I trust You. My heart changes, I gain clarity of mind and then my actions follow. It becomes easier to follow You—to abide in You.

Please Holy Spirit, write Your Word on my heart. Let this truth sink in - “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are Your ways higher than my ways and Your thoughts than my thoughts.” Let them penetrate my soul and inner being. Let me believe it with all my heart! And in this journey of following You, reveal to me the truth of who You are, not who I think You are.

You are a loving Father. You are Holy. You are my refuge in times of trouble. You want good things for me. You are faithful and will never leave me. I don’t need to earn Your love, it’s a gift. You are fighting for me. And so much more! Give me a desire to know You, and in knowing You, obeying and abiding in You.

In the Holy Name of Jesus I pray.

Amen

1/6/25 Prayer

The prayers will be written in the first person to be more fully experienced. As you pray them, adjust the content as your heart leads.

I have grand desires for 2025, Lord. More peace, more joy, more time, more …

There are other things … You know my heart and my mind. Give me the courage to say them out loud to you. It’s silly. I keep them hidden, sometimes hidden from myself. But nothing can be hidden from You. As my Good Father, You simply want me to come to you with them.

It’s not about condemning or even controlling. It’s about trust. You want me to trust You with them. To know that You care, to know that You see me and all that I am. I am Your beloved child, and You see me beautiful and radiant. Thank You Jesus!

You want something for me in 2025. You want me to come closer to You. You want me to spend more time with You, not because You’re wanting to dictate me or my life or because I need to prove something to You (like that I love You or that You are the King of kings, though You are)—but because You love me.

Just like anyone else in my life who loves me, they want to spend time with me. We’re made in Your image. It’s just like any other relationship. Time spent together grows the relationship, bonds us, evolves, matures.

We trust each other more. We work together more. We do life together. That’s what You want for me. You want to bless me. I want to be blessed, Lord.

Holy Spirit, please search my heart. Reveal to me what I truly need. Show me the way to You. And give me the desire to seek You with all my heart.

In the Loving Name of Jesus I pray.

Amen.

12/30/24 Prayer

Lord God, Creator of all things, may we allow You to be the Lord of our lives. May we trust in Your unfailing love, Your continuous forgiveness of our sins, and the life that You want for us.

As we look with anticipation to the new year ahead, may we be hopeful because our hope is in You, not in this world and the things it seems to offer. That’s a hard thing to do. This world seems to offer so much. May we see that it’s fleeting, that it’s not completely satisfying, and that it’s not what it is promised to be. 

May we remember that when we get what this world offers, the shine and happiness—it fades. True joy and contentment can only be found in You and in Your promises.

As we think about our new year’s resolutions, may we first spend time with You. May we sit still to listen for Your voice, Your prompting, Your leading. May we ask You what they should be. Please God Almighty, speak into us, lead us, be clear with Your desires, Your will.

We want to grow in our faith. We want to have our hearts set on heavenly things. We want to do Your will. But we can’t do it on our own. This world is too distracting. Help us, Holy Spirit, move us—please—to put our trust in You when things go awry, to thank and praise You when things go well, to sit and be with You in spite of feeling time constrained. 

Our hope is in You. You are our God and we are Your people. Thank You that that’ll never change. That You’ve got us. Now let us believe that with all our hearts!

In the Almighty Name of Jesus Christ we pray.

Amen

12/23/24 Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for Jesus—for loving us so much that You left the majesty of Your throne to come be with us as a humble and needy infant. We still can’t wrap our head around the Trinity and how You are Father, Son and Holy Spirit, but we are grateful for it.

You are our Father, who cares generously for us. You are Son, God with us—Immanuel—who suffered to be with us. You are The Holy Spirit, God in us, to lead us.

Why did You do this? 

Love, because You love us. 

Your love is radical, it’s goes beyond that which makes sense in our human minds. It’s immeasurable, there is nothing we can do to destroy or alter it; it never ceases and it always rises above us and our circumstances. It surrounds us, should we seek to look for it.

The truth is, sometimes we don’t feel it, sometimes we don’t want to put in effort to experience it. Maybe that’s why we aren’t always loving to others. Maybe we need to bathe ourselves in Your love so that it can pour out into those around us.

Lord God Almighty, in Your infinite power and wisdom, help us experience Your love, be with You in love, love You with all our hearts, so that it marks who we are—Your child. And as we live first as Your child, loved exuberantly, may we love those around us (some we like a lot, some we like a little, others who are neutral, and still others we don’t really like). May our actions embody that love. May peace and caring flow generously. May this be our New Year’s resolution.

In the Everlasting Loving Name of Jesus we pray.

Amen