Week of December 27

Father, we have just been reminded of the most miraculous event in history, the birth of Your Son, "Emmanuel, God with us". But Father even more incredible than the miracle of His coming is the reason for His coming. He said "I have come that You might have life and have it more abundantly". Lord help me to truly understand that Christmas represents the beginning of Your direct involvement in my life, to heal my wounds, to comfort me, to bring me peace, to fill me with Your joy, and to save my soul. And all of this because You love me. You are indeed, my constant Balm of Gilead in all my troubles. I thank You for Your love, and for the reminder each year as we celebrate Your coming as our Lord and Savior, in Jesus name I pray. Amen.

"The angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.'"

(Luke, 2:10-11, NIV)

Week of December 20

Thank You, Father God, that even before sin came into the world, You already had the perfect redemption plan established through Your Son, Jesus Christ. He came into this world, the spotless Lamb of God, to be born as a baby and to die to redeem us. The Son of God became the Son of man so that we might have eternal life in the kingdom of God. We praise You, Lord. We know that without You there would be no hope for a blessed eternal life. Thank You for sending Your Son, as our Savior. Thank You for Your salvation plan. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

(Isaiah 9:6, NIV)

Week of December 13

God, Father and loving Creator, may we be lights shining brightly in this world, a world that often forgets that You sent Your beloved Son, Jesus, to be the Light, vanquishing the darkness of sin and death. Fill us with Your Spirit of love, peace, and hope as we prepare ourselves for the celebration of Christmas, when Your Son came as a humble, lowly infant to save and redeem us. May the light of His truth be in every person’s life so that God can continue loving the world through us. I pray in Jesus’ name.

"The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light."

(Romans 13:12, NIV)

Week of December 6

Dear Heavenly Father, during this time of Advent, we prepare our hearts for the celebration and observance of the coming of Your Son, Jesus. You sent Him to bring light to a world filled with darkness, shame, and sin. You sent Him to be a model for us of how You want Your sons and daughters to live in peace and love for each other. Help me to shine the light of Christ into those dark places of my heart that breed prejudice, violence, hatred, and disrespect. May I prepare myself, so that Christ will be reborn in me. May others catch a glimpse of Your loving image through my words, attitudes, and actions. I ask all this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

“May you walk worthily of God and please Him in all things, bearing fruit in every good work and growing in the knowledge of God. He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have our redemption, the remission of our sins.”

(Colossians 1:10; 13-14)

Week of November 29

Thank you, Father, for loving and forgiving me. Lord, remind me to show my appreciation for Your gift of mercy, by extending that same loving and selfless forgiveness to people who have wronged me. May I express my gratitude, Lord, by letting go of the burdens of blaming and judging others. Please find any bitterness that exists in my heart and put love there. I know I must forgive and even love those who have done me harm. This is essential for my salvation. Father, give me all the strength and resolve it will take for me to make love and forgiveness the way of my life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

"Mercy triumphs over judgment."

(James 2:13)

Week of November 22

My Lord and My God, I am filled with gratitude and excitement as I start this new day. I look forward to all the ways that You will be present to me: in the glowing morning sunrise; in the beauty of nature; in the members of my family and the people I will meet; in the work that I will carry out. I am open to all that awaits me. I accept all that comes my way today as a blessing and gift from You. I pray for Your guidance now, that I will be where I need to be, work as hard as I possibly can, and do what I need to do to accomplish Your will in my life. In this Thanksgiving holiday season, I want to thank You, dear Lord, for all the many graces I have been given to help me on my journey towards holiness. I give You thanks and praise. Amen.


“God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may share abundantly in every good work.”

(2 Corinthians 9:8, NIV)

Week of November 15

O God, we come to You this morning in praise. We come to You from our many and varied life circumstances. Some of us are happy this morning; some of us are hurting. No matter who we are, no matter where we are in life and in faith – You are with us, for we are Your children, whom You love.

Life is not a walk to You; it is a walk with You. You are beside us every step of the way. We have only to turn our faces toward You to receive Your grace, which You freely offer to us.

Father, help us this day to be right with You; to be face to face with You; to accept the love and grace You offer, and to freely give Your love to those whom we will meet today. This we pray, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

"What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, 'Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,' but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead."

(James 2:14-17, NIV)

Week of November 8

Prayer for Our Military Personnel

Lord, God our Creator and Father, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Bless them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

(Author unknown)

“Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.”

(John 15:13 NIV)

Week of November 1

Dear Lord, You made us for lives in families and in community. What I say and do reveals who I am as a follower of Christ. I am to be Your hands and feet in the world today. What a tremendous responsibility, but also a tremendous opportunity to share Your spirit of love, compassion, and justice with others. May I embody all that You want me to be. Be my source of grace as I go about my work today. I ask all of this in Your holy name. Amen.

“…The love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.”

(Romans 5:5, NAB)

Week of October 25

Lord, in the busyness of everyday life, it’s often difficult to remember that You are ever present. Help me make a conscious effort today to find some inner sanctum of peace and quiet, to reflect on Your goodness, mercy, and love. Your love far exceeds all that I could hope for or desire. Help me silence the noisy distractions that tug and pull my thoughts in a hundred different directions. Let me focus on You, and be ever mindful that You are here within my heart – You, Who are exalted among the nations! May my heart rest in the calmness and greatness of Your presence. O Lord, I adore You and worship You. Amen.

"Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."

(Psalm 46:10, American Standard Version)

Week of October 18

Dear God, may I remember that from of old You have always been there for us, even from the ancient time to now. May I persevere in believing that You are always here for me. May I never forget this great truth, especially in my loneliest of times that You have not abandoned me, but rather that I have forgotten that You are with me. You will always remain with me even when I have wandered away or forgotten this marvelous truth. May Your steadfastness always be before my eyes. May I bask in the presence of this love that You give to me. Thank You, gentle God, and may I share this love with all the people I meet today. Amen.


"Remember, O LORD, Your compassion and Your loving kindnesses, For they have been from of old."

(Psalm 25:6, NASB)

Week of October 11

O God, Creator and Lord of all, how magnificent You are! I marvel as I look around me and see the wonderful world that You have created for us, Your children. From the depths of the mighty oceans, to the heights of the snow-capped mountains, from the North to the South, from East to West, You have designed a world that reflects Your power, majesty and glory. I am in awe, and give thanks and praise in my own feeble, humble way. As a caretaker of the earth, may I be ever cognizant that I am responsible to care for the work of Your hands. May I use these gifts of creation wisely and prudently. Amen.

“When I see Your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and stars that you set in place – what are humans that You are mindful of them, mere mortals that You care for them? Yet You have made them little less than a god, crowned them with glory and honor. You have given them rule over the works of Your hands, put all things at their feet. O Lord, our Lord, how awesome is Your name through all the earth!”

(Psalm 8: 3-9, New American Standard Bible)

Week of October 3

O God, You made us in Your own image and redeemed us through Jesus Your Son. Look with compassion on the whole human family. Break down the walls that separate us. Unite us in bonds of love. And work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish Your purposes on earth, that, in Your good time, all nations and races may serve You in harmony around Your heavenly throne. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

“Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.” 1 Peter 3:8 (NIV)

Week of September 26

Be with me, Lord, as I go about the business of the day. Let me be open to the gentle whisperings of Your Spirit in my encounters with family, friends, co-workers, or companions on the journey back to You. To the persons I love, let me cherish the moments together, and be a source of joy and peace to them. To the strangers I meet, let me be a witness to Your compassion and care. To those I don’t particularly like or get along with, let me show patience, courtesy, and respect. Let me live the minutes and the hours of this day in praise and honor to You. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

“Call upon me, and I will answer you; I will tell to you things great beyond reach of your knowledge.”

(Jeremiah 33:3, New American Bible)

Week of September 19

Dear Lord, You are our shelter in all the storms of life that we face. I thank You that You never change. You are our rock, steady and secure. Forgive me, Lord, for putting my faith in man’s way that fails us again and again. I put all my faith in Your unfailing love and divine strength. I place all my hope in You and You alone. Amen.

“You have been a refuge for the poor, a refuge for the needy in his distress, a shelter from the storm and a shade from the heat.”

(Isaiah 25:4, NIV)

Week of September 12

Heavenly Father, we thank you for the grandparents you have given to us.

Some are biological, but many are friends, neighbors, and co-workers who willingly reach out to us in times of need or distress. They lovingly share their knowledge and insights to help us resolve or improve situations in our lives. They know just how to calm a crying baby, to settle a wondering toddler, to encourage a distraught teenager, and especially how to restore a broken adult who is facing uncertainties.

We thank You that they have lived through many events and have gained the wisdom to overcome any obstacle when guided by Your teachings. We are grateful for their faithfulness. We are encouraged to continue this in our lives, and to pass this on to the next generation.

Thank You for their comforting smiles when we come into their presence. Thank You for those special treats they always give us as an extra measure of comfort. Thank You, Heavenly Father, for giving us a sample of Your loving care through grandparents, in Jesus name we pray. Amen.

“Gray hair is a crown of splendor, it is attained by a righteous life.”

(Proverbs 16:31, NIV)

Week of September 5

Merciful Father, let me love You, my Lord and my God, and see myself as I really am: a pilgrim on a journey; a Christian called to respect and to love all those whose lives I touch, friends and foes alike. Help me to conquer anger with gentleness, greed with generosity, apathy with fervor. Help me to forget myself so that I can reach out toward others in justice, in peace, and in love. Amen.

“My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity.”

(Proverbs 3:1-2, NIV)

Week of August 30

Heavenly Father, help me always to know that You are God and that You are with me. No matter what my situation is, I am constantly reminded that You are there. I must learn to rest in the palm of Your hand because You are in control of my life now and forever. Amen.



"Be still and confess that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, exalted on the earth."

(Psalm 46:11, New American Bible)

Week of August 23

Lord, I thank you for the abilities You have given me. Where I am lacking in skill, help me to grow and improve so that I may do my work well. Give me wisdom and direction concerning what I should do and how I should do it. I commit my work to You, Lord, knowing You will establish it. Establish the work of my hands so that what I do will find favor with others, and always please and glorify You. Amen.


"May the favor of the Lord our God be ours. Prosper the work of our hands!"

(Psalm 90:17, New American Bible)

Week of August 16

Dear God, my Lord and my Creator, let the light of Your Spirit shine within me as I continue each day to learn and grow, to hope and trust. I have so much to discover about life and love. I trust that You will give me the grace necessary to help my life unfold and develop to become a true reflection of You in this world. Help me to see Your hand in all the events of my life. My plans are so small in comparison to Your plans for me, which are unthinkably greater and more wonderful than I could ever imagine. Guide me toward the way of righteousness, truth, and peace, that I may come closer to emulating Your Son, Jesus, in all that I do. You give my life meaning and purpose. Amen.

"I, like an olive tree in the house of God, trust in God's faithful love forever. I will praise you always for what you have done. I will proclaim before the faithful that your name is good."

(Psalm 52:10-11, New American Bible)