2/16/26 Prayer

It’s all about You, God—this prayer. You are worthy of ALL praise, thanksgiving, glory and honor, from before time began to eternity, never ending, to be celebrated with a symphony of majestic and glorious music and light.

Though our human ears are not tuned to hear, the whole earth sings to You. Nature is so aware of Your continuous Presence and sovereignty.

Your Presence lights wherever You are. Your Voice can be heard in all that is good—because everything that is good comes from You, no matter where and who it comes from. Every living, and even non living thing, has its beginning and existence in You. Everything can be redeemed by and for You. How generous and gracious You are.

The angels and heavenly beings sing and adore You, chanting words of worship and praise. Your Word reveals “Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: ‘To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!’”

“You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things, and by Your will they were created and have their being.” Your Word speaks such truth!

You are holy and righteous—perfect and unchanging. Your magnificence and majesty are incomprehensible to my simple mind and body. Were I to totally experience it, I would likely burst, and be extinguished, leaving a puff of joy.

Nonetheless, may I adore You, the beauty and holiness of Your Being and Nature. May I marvel and be in awe of You. You are more than worthy of all power, praise, honor and glory that could ever be expressed!

In the Glorious Name of Jesus I pray.

Amen.

2/9/26 Prayer

Lord, as the saying goes, God is good all the time. All the time, God is good. Life circumstances may challenge it, yet it is always true. Your goodness is not dependent upon what is occurring in this world or even in my life.

By Your very nature, You are good—and the wonderful thing is … You cannot change. You are holy and perfect.

It’s beautiful because You have revealed this truth to me in so many ways and so many times. The most powerful are in Your Word and in the coming of Jesus—His life, death and resurrection.

My memory is bad, and it seems like sometimes I have an attitude of “what have You done for me lately.” Yet, if I take time to reflect, I have dozens and dozens of examples in my life that reveal Your Hand at work. Forgive me for my greed and lack of thankfulness.

Then, there’s Your Word …

You care for me. Not only do You love me, You actually care for me—in feeling and in action. Your Word tells me “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.”

You want good things for me. You take the tough stuff, what is broken, and my suffering and make good out of it. Your Word says “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose.”

You also want me to have peace. It’s not always easy and You acknowledge that trouble is often happening. Your Word says “I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

You promise that I’ll always have what I need if I seek You, lean into You, trust You. Your Word says “For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.”

Holy Spirit, write these scriptures onto my heart. Help me memorize them. Call them to mind at just the right moments. I don’t want to go through life without You. Your goodness, grace, and Presence is what sustains me and gives me hope.

You are a Beautiful, Majestic and Caring God, ever present. May I meditate on Your goodness daily. May I remember that Your goodness is not dependent upon me or this world. And that You never forget me though I may forget You. Wow … that in itself is a demonstration of Your unwavering goodness!

In the Good and Beautiful Name of Jesus I pray.

Amen.

2/2/26 Prayer

Most Beautiful God, thank You for loving me. Thank You for forgiving my sins. You are merciful, patient, slow to anger, full of compassion, and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.

You see me. You see my life circumstances. You know the desires of my heart. You are for me—wanting me to be “filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.”

My resting place is You. You are where I find true peace.

Then why o why do I rebel? Why do I seek to go my own way? Why do I take things into my own hands when You are too slow in answering my prayers?

I think it comes down to this—I want what I want when I want it. And I don’t like discomfort. I want life to feel effortless, to be pleasant, or at least to be way less painful. There is a lot of unrest and uncertainty in and around me.

Unlike You, I’m impatient. Unlike You, I’m not completely faithful. Unlike You, I’m not omniscient, all knowing.

I get discouraged. I doubt. I get scared … what if?

But God! I have to remind myself that You are the God of the Universe, indeed the Creator of all things. You hung the moon, sun and stars. You give me breath and make a way forward. And You want good for me.

In my discouragement, in my doubt, in my fear, I should go to You. Instead of seeking to distract myself or to allow it to consume my thoughts and actions, I should call out to You. You are my Helper, My Lord and my refuge.

You want to hear from me. You want me to come to You with all that’s on my mind and in my heart. I was made for You—to be in relationship with You. It won’t necessarily make everything as I want, but it will certainly bring me more peace.

In the Patient and Loving Name of Jesus I pray.

Amen.

1/26/26 Prayer

Holy Father, You are perfect and righteous. You illuminate everything that is around You, beaming light into darkness. Your light and holiness will never be overcome.

Sometimes Your holiness scares me. You are untouchable and mysterious. My mind cannot fully comprehend You, and I so desperately want to know it all.

But that’s not my place. You are the Creator and I am Your creation. As Your Word instructs “Your ways are higher than my ways and Your thoughts are higher than my thoughts.”

I can’t know it all. I can’t control it all. I can’t predestine my future and make things how I want them. But I can remember that You are a good God. I can remember that You love me and that Your love will never cease—that You are faithful and always near to me.

I can trust that You want good for me and will never leave or forsake me. As a Holy and Perfect God, You are trustworthy ALL the time—despite my current circumstances.

That’s hard to do sometimes, especially when I don’t fully understand You and Your ways. But what I do know is that You are the same yesterday, today and forever. You have always come through for Your people in Your perfect timing. I can read it in Your Word—it holds Your promises for my future and my life.

May I come to You humbly, but boldly, expecting to see You show up in my life just as you promise in Your Word.

In the Holy Name of Jesus I pray.

Amen.

1/19/26 Prayer

Holy and Gracious Father. You are almighty, all powerful and all knowing. Everything that is and will ever be comes from You. There is no one above, greater or more wonderful than You. And, literally, nothing is impossible for You. As You say in Your Word “I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for Me?”

Then why o why do I doubt You? Why, when I find myself in an overwhelming situation or a position where I am being asked to do something that I feel inadequate to do, do I doubt being able to get through it or do it.

You have promised to be with, indeed The Holy Spirit is within me. Your Word tells me that You will never leave me or forsake me.

I forget that I am not alone! I forget that Your strength, Your power and Your wisdom are at my disposal. But I have to go to You … let You in … and then accept Your help. I have to do my part.

How does that practically work? I don’t think it’s the same every time. I think I begin with calling out to You, seeking to be in Your Presence. Sometimes just sitting and being still with You. You tell me in the Psalms, “Be still, and know that I am God.”

Knowing that You are God, means knowing that You are all-knowing, all-powerful, and ever-present. You knew I’d find myself in this present situation. It’s not a surprise to You. Indeed, You have already laid down some groundwork for me to succeed in it—if I calm down and trust You.

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” You continue to tell me in Proverbs that, “I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths.”

I’m not doing this alone. No, You are with me and will provide all that I need. Yet, I’ll have to do my part. It may be hard, it may feel daunting, I may struggle; but You will pull me through.

In doing this, I must listen for Your still and quiet voice. I must be attuned to Your ways and pray. I must seek out counsel and encouragement from my family of believers—the Body of Christ. Then I need to trust and obey—follow through and do what You say.

Holy Spirit, please help me do these things. Instruct me in the way to go. Remind me to continually pray and be in dialogue with You throughout my day. Please put people in my life that point to You—that provide wise counsel and encourage me in Your ways.

And thank You for never leaving me alone!

In the Faithful, All-Powerful and Beautiful Name of Jesus I pray.

Amen.

1/12/26 Prayer

Almighty and Precious Father, You hear me. My cries don’t go unnoticed. I may have to wait a long time to see Your response, but I can be confident that You will respond. It may not be how, when or what I want, but I know that it’ll ultimately be for good and in keeping with Your purposes.

In the waiting, what can I do? I can be secure in knowing that You are with me. I can be confident that You see me. I can be soothed by being with You, and I can know that I’m ultimately safe.

As the Israelites walked on their way to the Promised Land, You showed them tangibly that You were with them by the pillar of fire by night and the pillar of cloud by day. You gave me that same promise of Your Presence when You sent The Holy Spirit to be in me. He groans for me when I have no words to pray.

After Hagar, a servant, ran away from Abraham and Sarah because of Sarah’s jealousy and mistreatment, God sent her an angel to show her that He saw her. Hagar then called God, “You are the God who sees me.”

You never change. You are the same yesterday, today and forever. You also see me—always.

Jesus, Immanuel, came as God with us—to heal the sick, to comfort the lonely, and be a friend to the outcast—to bring hope. The Holy Spirit continues this work within me, especially when I seek to be in Your Presence. I can do this by just sitting and talking with You, as I would with a close friend; by reading Your Word; by listening to Jesus music; or by journaling to You. You said “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

In Your Word, You tell me countless times that You are my refuge—my safe haven. I must choose to believe it. I must trust You. I must run to You with all that happens in my life, especially the struggles and chaos. Ultimately, the time will come when I will have infinite joy and no more tears—when I am with You forever. I am safe.

In The God Who Hears Us—Name of Jesus Christ I pray.

Amen.

1/6/26 Prayer

My Beautiful and Faithful Father, You are the one and only true God. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten not made—that is Jesus.

You, Jesus, left the heavenly places to be with us, to personally experience life as a man—to feel joy and happiness, to gather with friends to celebrate and rejoice, to feel sadness and grief. You even got frustrated and angry. Nothing we experience is foreign to you.

We have that in common and for that I am incredibly grateful. I know that you’re with me in each of my experiences. But am I with You?

The wise men came searching for You. They travelled a very long distance, probably some of it treacherous, just to see You—the King of kings. They worshipped You and gave You gifts. They revered You.

Do I do that? Do I search for You? Am I single-minded in my efforts to make time for You? Do I include You in my life? Or, are You a sidebar, an occasional consultant?

You’re not going to make me feel guilty. You’re not going to force Yourself on me. It’s my choice. Just like the wise men—they chose to follow the star. They had hope in Who they would find. But it wasn’t a guarantee; it was faith. Despite the sacrifices they knew they would have to make, they did it. They even gave You from their own wealth and belongings. And, … they worshipped You.

Holy Spirit, I need to be intentional, I need to be persistent, I need conviction—to not only believe in You, but to follow You. I want to live my life with You—in communion.

I have that opportunity because of Jesus. I don’t want to squander it. I don’t want to be halfhearted. Help me do that! Convict me when I need conviction. Encourage me when I need encouragement. Gently nudge me when I’m distracted.

Bring joy to my heart and soul, a peace that transcends understanding, knowing that I am always Yours and loved.

And when I don’t get it right—which will inevitably occur—remind me that nothing can separate me from You and Your love. You are my Shepherd. You will pursue me. You will never stop seeking to bring me into relationship with You. Praise God for that!

In the Faithful and Love Enduring Name of Jesus I pray.

Amen

12/29/25 Prayer

Faithful you are, Holy Father, and faithful you will be. It only seems fitting that we visit this story of faithfulness, found in the gospel of Luke 2:25-35, as we have been awaiting and celebrating this Advent season. This season of expectancy and waiting for the revealing of our long awaited savior, can be filled with such joy & wonder.

Simeon, a faithful and devout follower of the law had been promised by the Holy Spirit to meet you, precious Messiah, before his passing day. What joy he must have felt to finally hold you in his arms in the temple that day, as Mary & Joseph presented you to Simeon. For the consolation of Israel to finally be revealed in Christ Jesus, the light & salvation of the world, must have been like hearing the army of angels praising God in heaven. What great faith did Simeon have? He waited so very long for you to reveal your promise to him, yet still remained faithful.

Can we have faith and patience in our waiting, too? We know we need to trust your timing and not ours. In a world where we are challenged and perplexed by people’s actions and in the rush of our hurriedness, we cry out to you for guidance and direction. Lord, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

We have seen your glory in the birth of your son and we have witnessed your faithfulness as He died on a cross to save us all from our sins. Help us to hold on to you, as we wait. We lift up those who are waiting on test results, those waiting on the courage to leave an abusive relationship, for those who are waiting on new job opportunities, or for people who are waiting on their next meal. In the waiting, you meet us where we are, you love us just as we are. But, because you love us so much, you can’t leave us where we are. You send your Holy Spirit, through doctors and prayer groups, through the helpfulness of friends & organizations, through relationships and hard work and through the simple acts of leaving canned foods for others in need or baking a casserole for CARITAS.

We are all a part of your Holy plan, even if we can’t see it in our moments of waiting. We trust you, faithful father, and rejoice when we step into our purposes through you. Help us wait, with anticipation and joy, just like Simeon, and live out our years in joyful obedience.

Amen.

12/22/25 Prayer

Jesus Messiah, Prince of Peace, author of His-story, we can’t help but pause in awe & wonder of the fulfillment of your promises. In an unlikely town, through unlikely people, you chose to become Immanuel, God with us. How did we ever deserve such a gift? 

We have waited in anticipation this Advent season. We have tried to slow down, be still and really celebrate you. We see you in tiny everyday miracles like the rising & setting of the sun, children laughing & playing, the voices of your people raised in joyful chorus as we sing “Jesus you were worth the wait”! You made a way through. You showed up in the midst of the darkness and you continue to show up in the darkest times of people’s lives, so they won’t be alone. Your light is alive and the flame will not be extinguished. Thank you for your faithfulness and grace in our lives. 

I think of Joseph, whom you called to help guide and raise Jesus. His story could have turned out so very different, if he hadn’t chosen to listen to the dream you sent him. He chose to show up in big ways for Mary, to go against the culture and law of the time, and stay betrothed to her. Joseph chose obedience and mercy. We know you call us to do the same. You gave us free will and when we turn to you, how joyful you must feel. 

We are all works in progress and in need of your healing power. Help us to turn away from the harshness of this world. When we hear someone sharing gossip and the rumor-mill is churning, give us the courage to be a voice for the hurting and a friend to those who are vulnerable. 

Thank you for your example, sweet Savior of the world. In a tiny manager, in the town of Bethlehem, the world would change for the better. The star shone brightly that night, so long ago, as the wise men traveled the road to find you. We all travel different roads still today, so help us to be drawn to your light and to share that light in the silent nights of so many. We can’t wait to celebrate your birthday on Wednesday night as we gather as a church family. Help us remember and invite others to hear your good news, so they can experience the love and light in their life, too. 

Merry Christmas, Heavenly Father. Amen.

12/15/25 Prayer

Beautiful God, I praise You, Your goodness, Your grace and mercy. You are my Heavenly Father and trustworthy in all that You do. You made a promise to Mary that she would conceive and give birth to The Son of The Most High. She believed, and responded—“may it be as you say.” She saw herself as Your servant.

Then You did what You said You would do. Jesus was born!

Mary’s faith, obedience and surrender is beautiful and extraordinary. But it’s not beyond my reach. I can do it too—because faith and trust is not solely dependent upon me.

No … You loved me first. Faith is not about “gut strength,” discipline or will. Indeed my faith is a gift from You. If I ask The Holy Spirit, He will increase my faith. And the more I ask, have faith and trust, the stronger it becomes. So it’s possible to believe the impossible.

In this season of Advent, as I approach the end of the year, I feel the need to inventory my relationships. Who do I owe an apology, to make amends or even give time and attention? Who have I hurt or not shown love, extended grace or helped when asked? What’s left undone or unsaid?

The season of Advent is a time when Your light shines particularly brighter and more prominently. As Your servant, I want to make sure to extend it to others, especially those on my list of relationships that need some work.

Holy Spirit, give me the courage to do this—to ask for forgiveness, to make amends, to give grace, be merciful, give time, and love intentionally those on my list.

Let me also seek out You, solitude and quiet time, so that Your light—full of hope, goodness, love and joy—fills me and shines brightly to others. May I be genuine in this request; and this not be a flat, lifeless prayer. May my heart swell. I want to be Your servant, seeking that which You ask. Then … may I joyfully obey.

In the Extraordinary and Beautiful Name of Jesus I pray.

Amen.

12/8/25 Prayer

Loving God, You are remarkably kind. You are mighty and powerful, yet gentle and caring. Not one of my most hidden thoughts, feelings, issues and desires escapes Your knowledge. 

You walk through life with me (whether I realize it or not)—wanting deeply for me to come to You with these things, to trust You with my heart.

In this season of Advent, as I wait to celebrate the birth of Jesus, my soul’s deepest thoughts, feelings, issues and desires come to light; they are exposed and rise to the surface. Sometimes they bring joy, other times heartache. 

Some are hopeful, excited to see what’s around the corner. Others are raw, ones that I avoid or keep to myself, hidden, not wanting to spoil the joy of the season for others.

But You see me, and them. Indeed, it is at this particular moment in time that You want to step in and be with me. I need only say Jesus, to invite in Your Presence.

Search me Lord, reveal to me these hidden things. I don’t want to hold back anything from You—from Your loving, caring, healing and generous Heart. In coming to You, I will find acceptance, truth, healing, hope, light and love. 

For Your love lifts me, it gives me courage and power. As Paul told Timothy in Your Word “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”

In Your Power, I am able to rejoice! May I surrender to Your will so that I may live freely and joyfully, anticipating with excitement the plans You have for me.

Help me, Holy Spirit, do these things. Open my eyes to the pure love You want me to experience this Advent season. Soften my heart, strengthen it—to not only trust You, but to await expectedly and joyfully for what is to come.

My hope is in You all day long. You are my strength and my song. I wait on You humbly and confidently. Though I do not see, I trust.

In the Loving, Freeing and Hope Giving Name of Jesus I pray.

Amen.

12/1/25 Prayer

Majestic Creator, Beautiful God, Caring One—light shown from You. Indeed You are light, light that darkness can never overcome. And from You and for You I am made.

I am entering the season of Advent, a time to celebrate joy, peace and love. A time to celebrate Jesus’ birth—the One who brought eternal hope to the world. He came as a babe, born in a humble place to a humble couple. You chose to use the lowly, those of humble stature, from which to live as a man. You showed the world what joy is, where peace comes from, and how to love unconditionally.

Without You, this world is dark. It deteriorates into self absorption—it’s all about me and my people, what we need. We make everything about ourselves and are determined to set the course of our lives without considering, realizing, or accepting what You have planned for us. We desire and crave—and if we’re honest, our stomachs mostly lead our choices. This sounds exaggerated, but it’s not far off.

But Your light breaks through; it cannot be overcome. You use sinners like me to reflect Your Presence in the world. Of course, the beauty of what You have created testifies to Your Beauty and Goodness, but I and other believers were created for Your light to shine through us to others—to show them Your goodness, Your mercy, Your love and grace—to seek peace and find joy.

And where there are two or more of us together, Your Presence is magnified.

May I go into this Advent season remembering the humility of how You entered our time and space. May I not only remember that this is a season to celebrate Jesus, not stuff—but to show love, share joy, make peace, encourage, and let others know the hope of Jesus.

In the Humble and Powerful Name of Jesus, Whose Light will Never Be Overcome, I pray.

Amen.

11/24/25 Prayer

Almighty, Beautiful Father, You made Yourself known to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, promising them that their descendants would one day live in the promised land. They waited hundreds of years to get there—to enjoy the land of milk and honey. Yet, Your promise never wavered. You fulfilled it.

The path to the promised land was circuitous. Jacob’s son, Joseph, had to endure being sold into slavery by his brothers. But while his brothers meant him harm, You used it for good. You remade Joseph into a kindhearted man that helped thousands of people survive a drought, even his brothers. Joseph showed his brothers love, astonishing them, showing that he held no animosity. And then many years later, Moses led the Israelites into the promised land.

You had a plan for them, and You have a plan for me. It may take a super long time to show itself and my route there may be circuitous, but Your love, Your kindness, Your mercy and strength will hold me until that time. Indeed, You will also hold me in that time, and delight with me, and in me.

Delight … You truly delight in me. That’s such an amazing thing. The Creator and Sustainer of all that is, delights in little ole me and wants to see me delight and get the desires of my heart. In fact, Your Word says “Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” 

Yet I must remember that my true purpose and person is rooted in You, for it is from You and for You I was made. I was made to delight in You, to desire You. May I spend time with You. May I seek to include You in my daily activities. May I share with You when I’m happy, giving thanks and celebrating. May I come to when I’m sad, to sit with You in my sadness and receive Your balm. May I share with You my concerns, asking how to deal with them, listening for direction, guidance or a quiet whisper to be patient and wait for You to do Your work. When I’m mad at You, may I tell You so directly—You know it anyway. You love when I’m honest with You, it demonstrates the realness and strength of our relationship.

You are a Beautiful God who loves me and wants the best for me—who wants to enjoy life with me—not be set aside for occasional encounters. May I delight in You daily, while You delight in me always.

In the Faithful and Delight Seeking Name of Jesus I pray.

Amen.

11/17/25 Prayer

Many times I wrestle with what’s going on in my life. If I’m honest, in those times, I’m wrestling with You. You are allowing it all to happen and I don’t know why. I want to understand and I want to know how it’ll all work out. I want Your help figuring it out. But I also have my own ideas of how things should go. I can’t fully rest in the situation or in You. 

Jacob wrestled with You and it went all night long. He asked You to bless Him and You did. But there was a price to pay—his hip was forever injured and his name was changed to Israel. Yet, he awoke from that encounter blessed. He had lost something but gained even more. And he was remade into Israel, forever changed.

Jesus tells me that I must take up my cross and follow Him. Again, there is a price to pay. I bear a cross. Sometimes the cross is light and other times it’s heavy. Yet I follow 

anyway.

You promise to love me in the good and the bad. And I have a whole lot of good—a whole lot to be thankful for. Yet my mind goes to the less pleasant, the bad. I focus on the wrong things. Why is that? Is that part of the remaking process—changing my name?

How does that happen? Well, Jacob wrestled with You all night long. He also obeyed You and spent other time with You. I think I must do the same—to change my perspective, what I focus on, and how to interpret the goings on of my life. This includes wrestling with You when I don’t understand and my trust wanes. I love that You tell me in Your Word the story of the father who said “I believe but help me overcome my unbelief.” You see the fragility of my flesh, my spirit and my hope. 

But time spent with You—especially consistently over weeks, months and years—my heart and mind change and are renewed. I am remade. While not external to the world, my name is changed. I recognize more fully my new name—beloved child of God. Your love transforms me.

You blessed Jacob/Israel, and You will bless me. I will walk on holy ground. 

It may require some toil, but it’ll be worth it in the end. I just know it. Your love and grace are unmatched.

In the Name of Jesus, with Whom I Wrestle, but Who Patiently Awaits and Blesses, I pray.

Amen.

11/10/25 Prayer

Forgiving Father … You are loving, merciful and so patient. I am rebellious and want my own way. I want things to go the way I think they should go, and how I think is best. I want to control and I want to be comfortable. I don’t want to surrender. I think I’m right … pretty much all the time. 

Why is that? What is that all about? I say I love You. I say I trust You. I say You know best. Yet, I rebel. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. 

At the same time, I can’t use that as an excuse. Your Spirit, The Holy Spirit lives in me and the more time I spend with You, the more You rub off on me. I begin to change, The Holy Spirit transforms me. I become more loving. I give people a little more grace. I feel more compassionate and act less selfishly.

In life there is a lot of conflict and struggle; a lot of anger and selfishness. All this results in hurt. Your love covers it all. You did it by the cross, when Jesus was hung on the tree and then rose from the dead. In Jesus’ resurrection, we have the truth of forgiveness and reconciliation.

How can that play out in my life? How can I forgive more? How can I reconcile with the people and things with which I struggle? I think the answer is You. I think it’s spending more time with You, allowing You to change me; seeking You out … seeking space in my day to include You more in my life. 

That way Your love, Your mercy, Your grace … Your gentleness, Your generosity, and patience embed themselves more and more into my being. Otherwise I’m living life white knuckling it, trying to do it in my own strength and power. I can do this for a while, but the time comes when I burn out. 

The more I surrender to You, the more transformed I am, and the more naturally Your gifts of love, grace, mercy, and forgiveness bubble out of me. It is then when I become more Christ like. Holy Spirit help me do that. Help me make more space in my life for You. Help me seek You.

In the Forgiving and Ever Faithful Name of Jesus I pray.

Amen.

11-3-25 Prayer

Almighty and Majestic Father, You made, You promised and You delivered. You created me and everything that exists by mere word and breath. You created people to be in relationship with You, just as it was in the Garden of Eden.

You promised me and all creation that You would be with us, though not for a while. The promise was made to Abraham. The wait was long.

Then You delivered on the Promise by the birth of Your Son, Jesus—Emmanuel, God with us. When Jesus ascended into heaven, You sent the Holy Spirit to be with us—always, never to leave us alone.

Before, people had to travel to a temple to be with You. Ceremonial sacrifices were necessary to please You and for sins to be forgiven.

Today, because of the long awaited fulfillment of Your promise, I can be present with You anytime and anywhere. I am unrestrained in asking for forgiveness. I take this beautiful Truth for granted; or maybe I don’t spend enough time marveling at how truly amazing it is.

My life is a microcosm of this Truth. You want me to be in relationship with You. You promise that it’s possible—but it takes a long time for it to begin, evolve, grow and increase … to show itself prominently in the daily living of my life.

I want it to happen quickly … it doesn’t. You’re patient, You wait. You’re merciful, You forgive. You want me to keep trying … to keep looking for You and how You’re working and showing up in every corner of my life, even the nooks and crannies. You tell me “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”

While there is the seeking, there is the waiting. I definitely feel the waiting with respect to my prayers—at least those when I ask for stuff. I forget that prayers also include just talking to You, saying “hi, thanks for being with me today.” Or, “I love You.” Hmm, maybe the waiting for my “asking prayers” will not seem as long if I talk to You more often, more naturally, less formally. Maybe I’ll see You working in different ways and that’ll encourage me, increasing my faith and trust in You.

Maybe that’s why You tell us “And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.” In that seeking, I may find other treasures that You’ve given me; our relationship will blossom, and I’ll more clearly see the Beauty of the God that You are.

In the Always Faithful, Despite the Waiting, Name of Jesus I pray.

Amen.

10/27/25 Prayer

Beautiful God, Faithful Lord, Loving Father, not once have Your promises failed. It may take a really, really, really long time, but You always answer at the exact right moment in time. Your timing is perfect.

Your Word reminds me “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”

In the abstract that seems easy to do, but when facing what seems like a mountain or a circumstance that has rattled me so much that I can’t think straight, it’s much harder to put into practice. 

You know … l need to give myself some grace! I do eventually get there. It just takes some time. It used to take me weeks or months, but now that window of time has shortened. Holy Spirit, please continue to work in me to shorten that period of disquiet, and strengthen the immediacy of my trust—such that it becomes automatic and absolute.

When I focus on the phrase “my understanding,” it reminds me that Your thoughts are higher than mine, and Your ways are as well. Holy Spirit, please make me aware that there is a huge difference between what I know and understand and what You know and understand. Call to mind when You’ve been there for me … whether as a listening ear, or an answered prayer. You have shown Yourself trustworthy and faithful. And since You NEVER change—You are the same yesterday, today and tomorrow—I can always count on that, despite how impossible it may seem.

This week, I pray to just sit and be with You, even if it’s for 3, 4 or 5 minutes. I want to learn how to more clearly hear You, Your voice and the unique way You to speak to me. 

It’s going to be hard to do. I’ll feel compelled to talk, my mind will wander. But You, Holy Spirit can help me come back to that open canvas of a mind. I’m betting that the more I do this, the easier it will become. I’m also betting that during those first few tries I may not hear anything. My ears are not yet tuned to Your whisper, Your soft voice and subtle promptings. But I know that You want me to put myself in Your Holy Presence. And I believe that You will speak to me. I must believe. Why would You answer my prayer if I don’t? You have nothing to prove, but I have everything to gain—to grow in the wonder of being Your child.

In the Always Present and Ever Faithful Name of Jesus I pray.

Amen.

10/20/25 Prayer

You are the God of Abraham and my God. You are the God of Isaac and Jacob, and my God. You are the God of all people—the rich, the middle class and the poor. You are the God of all whom are in the East, the West, the North and the South. You are the God of those who live a charmed life and those who struggle. You are the God of all. 

You are Almighty and Good. And I am Yours.

As Your child, I am not only to have faith in You but to act and do with You. In whatever lot I find myself, whether rich or poor, whether happy or struggling, whether in the West or in the East. Just as Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were nomads following You in whatever circumstances they found themselves, so am I to do.

You tell me in Your Word “What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don't show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, and you say, ‘Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well’—but then you don't give that person any food or clothing. What good does that do? So you see, faith by itself isn't enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless.”

So, today … this week, I want to focus on deeds that demonstrate my faith. It may very well include feeding the poor, giving clothing to one in need, but it may also be allowing You to lead me in other ways and then obeying. I am to serve You. I am Your servant, indeed as Paul says in The Bible—Your slave. You died so that I might live eternally.

Holy Spirit, please give me a servant’s heart—a servant that sees the world as You do. Awaken in me an awareness as to the breadth and expanse of what serving means. It could be as simple as being extra kind to the cashier that’s being super slow interrupting the hectic flow of my day. It could be doing my job with integrity as if I were doing it for You personally. It could be being a friend to the one who is difficult to love or is just different. Open my eyes to all the possibilities, the multitudes of opportunities.

Yet always keep top of mind that this daily service can only flow from being with You. My tank must be filled with Your love and goodness for it to overflow to others. I need to spend time with You to be loved and reminded that I was made in love to love others. When I’m feeling empty, remind me to return to the Eternal Wellspring that You are.

In the Name of the One Who Loved and Served Humanity First, Jesus, I pray.

Amen.

10/13/25 Prayer

Father Abba, You have blessed me beyond my understanding—what I can see and know at this very moment in time. My experience, vision and perception are limited by time and space. I remember what You’ve already done, but cannot fathom what You will do—how You will work in my life and how that will advance Your Kingdom, with some who I know, others I have yet to meet, and even those I’ll never meet personally here on earth.

You are such a mystery. That’s part of Your beauty. We know much about You through Your Word, what You’ve done throughout history, our own personal experience as well as those of others from whom I’ve heard. Yet, there is so much unknown, so much I don’t understand, or have yet to discover. That’s part of the fun of being Your child—waiting expectedly to see how You’ll show up. Even expecting that You’ll bless me in an unanticipated way.

I must confess, it doesn’t feel fun when what awaits me is hardship or struggle. I really have to claim—and even fight to believe—that You are with me, that You want good for me, that You are fighting for me. I don’t necessarily feel it. In those times, I must trust that You’ll show up again—like You’ve done so many times before, as detailed in The Bible and even in my life and in those who’ve shared their own stories with me.

Hmmm, maybe that’s why we need to share our God stories we each other—and quite frankly, with anyone who’ll listen—our experiences with You, how You’ve showed up. This builds an alter, of sorts, to reinforce and commemorate Your Faithfulness and continued Presence. You have blessed me and I want to pass that blessing on to others. I want others to know that You can do this for them.

Holy Spirit open my eyes, unharden my heart, give me curiosity and childlike faith to believe in your blessings, to believe that yes I am blessed as Your child—that You’ll show up when I need it and that I’ll see and experience Your blessings in a new and fresh way. Awaken in me a new awe and the Majesty of Who You are.

In the Trustworthy Name of Jesus, the Giver of Blessings, I pray.

Amen.

10/6/25 Prayer

If I go into nature—particularly that untouched by the human hand—I see Your Beauty and am in Your Presence. Your creation reflects it. If I were to take time to sit patiently in it, to be fully absorbed, my heart would fill with awe and amazement. My heart would beat closer and more in sync with Yours.

That’s what You want—for my heart to be in sync with Yours. That’s why You made me in Your image. That’s why You want me to live in communion with You. That’s what You are doing in my life, transforming me slowly but surely. 

Thank You for never giving up on me. I sometimes give up on me, but Your love is eternal, enduring, and faithful. You never give up.

This makes me think of others and my relationship and actions towards them. Like Your Creation, do I reflect Your Presence and Beauty? Do I give up on them? 

Hmmm … I really need to think about that. How about yesterday, last week, last month … even last year? Being made in Your image, does Your light—Your goodness, Your forgiveness, Your generosity, Your grace, Your faithfulness—always shine through me?

How do I respond to those I don’t like, with whom I get angry or I don’t agree? How do I treat them? Do I share, am I inviting or do I reject them outright? Am I willing to sacrifice for them as You clearly did for me and continue to do?

My first instinct is to treat others badly if they treat me badly. But that’s not what You did while You were here on earth, or even now. No, Your grace surpasses my selfishness, bad behavior, and rebellion. In fact, instead You invite me in, offering forgiveness, peace and grace. You give me more than I deserve. 

I should have that mindset and attitude of heart. When someone comes to me in need—whether they deserve it or not, whether they are a friend or a foe—I should reach out my hand to help, not to condemn, but to share and even to sacrifice. You’ve changed me that way.

I have a lot to think about this week, to pray about, to talk to You about. 

Holy Spirit, keep me focused, keep me accountable. Keep these questions and contemplations prominently in my heart and on my mind. Give me awareness of my own behavior and interactions with others, especially with those with whom I will get angry at, annoyed, disagree with, or resent.

I’ll never be totally like Jesus, but that’s not the point. I can, as Your Prayer says, bring Your Will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. I can allow You to change me. I can let Your light shine through me. Please help me do this.

In the Awe Inspiring and Forgiving Name of Jesus I pray.

Amen.