A Prayer to Welcome the Start of a New Year
Abba Father, We say goodbye to 2020, thankful for Your unfailing presence. We were “afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed” (2 Corinthians 4:8-9). We celebrate the...
Discovering the True Meaning of Christmas
And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord (Luke 2:10-11). Abba Father, We pray that You shield our...
Prayer for Those Who Grieve During the Holidays
Heavenly Father, Today we intercede on behalf of those who mourn the loss of a loved one, especially during the holidays. We pray You comfort them with Your undeniable Presence. Please give them courage, so they can face one more moment, one more hour and one more...
Praying That We Don’t Lose Sight of Christmas
Heavenly Father, We confess that, both as a nation and as individuals, we have lost sight of the true meaning of Christmas. We’ve prepared our homes instead of our hearts. We’ve decorated our mantles with lush greenery instead of remembering the dried straw on which...
Preparing Our Hearts for Thanksgiving
Father God, Thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus, to die the cross for us. Through Him, we have “gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand” (Romans 5:2). Thank You for showering us with material blessings such as warm clothes, fuel in our gas...
Prayer for Our Grandchildren at Halloween
Lord Jesus, We humbly approach Your throne of grace, interceding for our grandchildren. Please safeguard their hearts. Keep them from becoming enamored by the supernatural, thereby opening the door to Satan’s influence. Steer them away from the occult, witchcraft...
Having the Heart to Forgive Others
Heavenly Father, We pray that our grandchildren relinquish their hurt to You when others offend or mistreat them. Please wash away their anger, bitterness, hurt, disappointment, malicious thoughts and desire to seek revenge. Let them abound with love and...
Autumn, a Beautiful Season of Life
Father God, We celebrate autumn’s splendor, thanking You for painting the world in a fresh, new look—replacing the green of summer with a vast array of reds, oranges and golds. You have given us an abundant harvest and offered us a respite from the intensity of...
Understanding the Depth of God’s Love
Lord Jesus, Please bless our grandchildren with a spiritual awareness beyond their years of the depth and breadth of Your unconditional love. Let them realize that if they go up to the heavens, You are there, waiting for them. If they make their bed in the depths,...
Prayer for the Quenching of the Forest Fires
Heavenly Father, Today, we pray for the residents living on the West coast. Raging wildfires, fueled by strong winds and low humidity, have swept across their land. The fires have scorched hundreds of thousands of acres, destroying homes and churches, businesses and...
