Category: Relationship

A Prayer to See God as the Ultimate CounselorBy Chelsey DeMatteis Bible ReadingAnd Jesus answered him, “It is said, ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.’”  – Luke 4:12 Listen or Read Below: Each year as the Christmas season unfolds, I find myself in awe of who God is and what…

A Prayer for Rest and Renewal in the Busy Holiday SeasonBy Keri Eichberger Bible Reading“Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.” – Psalm 62:5 Listen or Read Below: One of my least favorite four-letter words seems to be growing in popularity in modern culture. And I bet it’s one you’ve been…

A Prayer for a Loved One Struggling with IllnessBy Alicia Searl Bible Reading“Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the Lord delivers them in times of trouble. The Lord protects and preserves them— they are counted among the blessed in the land— he does not give them over to the desire of their…

A Prayer for Patience for the Good God PromisesBy Keri Eichberger Bible Reading“I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him.” – Lamentations 3:24-25 Listen or Read Below: It’s been a really…

A Prayer to Stir Up Thanksgiving GratefulnessBy Lynette Kittle Bible Reading“You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God” – 2 Corinthians 9:11 Listen or Read Below: Sadly, Thanksgiving Day has been taking a hit by some…

A Prayer of Gratitude for the Gift of JesusBy Kristine Brown Bible Reading“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16 NIV Listen or Read Below: I’ve never been much of a holiday decorator. Working…

Is that a joke? Finding rest as a single mom? Motherhood is a full-time, 24/7, 365 days per year job, and there’s simply no vacation. We love those babies more than anyone else on earth possibly could. They bring us joy and laughter, and our hearts could almost burst when we see them hit a new milestone. Mothers love…

A Prayer for Peace amid Family Tensions during the HolidaysBy Rachel Wojo Bible Reading“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.” John 16:33 Listen or Read Below The holidays can be a wonderful time…

A Prayer for an Open Heart This Holiday SeasonBy Emma Danzey Bible Reading:“Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7 Listen or Read Below…

A Prayer for When You Don’t Feel ThankfulBy Kyle Norman Bible Reading“In bringing many children to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom all things exist, should make the author of salvation perfect through suffering.” – Hebrews 2:10 Listen or Read Below: Are you excited about the upcoming Thanksgiving celebrations? Tables…

A Prayer to Be Thankful for the Little Things in Life By Vivian Bricker Bible Reading “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Listen or Read Below:  At the beginning of this year, I made a goal to start noticing the little things in life….

A Prayer for a Thankful Heart through a Disappointing SeasonBy Keri Eichberger Bible Reading“Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” – Lamentations 3:22-23 Listen or Read Below: When referring to encountering extremely trying situations, a dear friend once…

A Prayer for Gratitude in Times of AbundanceBy Heidi Vegh Bible Reading“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Listen or Read Below: Isn’t it the human condition to lean on God more in times of need than in times of abundance?…

A Prayer of Praise and Thanksgiving for God’s FaithfulnessBy Kristine Brown Bible Reading“The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.” (Psalm 28:7 NLT) Listen or Read Below: Many of us will gather…

A Prayer for Hope When the Holidays Trigger Painful MemoriesBy Rachel Wojo Bible Reading“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” – Romans 15:13 Listen or Read Below Holidays are often painted…

A Prayer for Patience and Grace in Family GatheringsBy Annie Yorty Bible Reading“Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must…

A Prayer to Extend the Heart of JesusBy Chelsey DeMatteis Bible ReadingJesus said to her, “I who speak to you am he.” – John 4:26 Listen or Read Below What is your favorite free gift to give? Mine is a smile, a spoken prayer, or a hug. These three acts have the ability to completely…

A Prayer for Unity This Thanksgiving By Vivian Bricker Bible Reading“I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.” –…

A Prayer to See the Eternal Significance of Providing a Meal By Laura Bailey  Bible Reading“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” – Matthew 25:40 NIV Listen or Read Below: A lost loved one … take…

A Prayer for Comfort and Hope in Times of GriefBy Heidi Vegh  Bible Reading“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me” – Psalm 23:4 Listen or Read Below Loss is an inevitable part…

A Prayer for Those Facing AddictionBy Kyle Norman Bible Reading“But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. This is why it says: ‘When he ascended on high, he took many captives and gave gifts to his people.’” – Ephesians 4:7-8 Listen or Read Below In 1890, Francis Thompson wrote…

Being a mom can be tough at times. Here are some encouraging words.

A Prayer for Joy Amidst the Heartache By Rachel Wojo Bible Reading“You make known to me the path of life; in Your presence there is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” – Psalm 16:11 Listen or Read Below The holidays are upon us, and they are usually portrayed as a time of…

A Prayer of Gratefulness and Appreciation for Our Nation’s VeteransBy Lynette Kittle Bible Reading“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” – John 15:13 Listen or Read Below Americans’ freedom has not come cheaply. Today and every day, we enjoy great freedom because of the service and sacrifices…

A Prayer for When You’ve Been Hurt by OthersBy Christine F. Perry Bible Reading“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you. The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.” – Number 6:24-26 NKJV Listen or Read Below: I sat in…

A Prayer to Overcome Spiritual DroughtBy Laura Bailey Bible Reading“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.” Revelation 3:20 NIV Listen or Read Below “I am not sure what’s wrong with…

A Prayer for Help and Hope When You’re Feeling Helpless By Keri Eichberger Bible Reading“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” – Psalm 46:1 Listen or Read Below: Have you ever felt helpless or hopeless? If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably experienced these unpleasant sentiments at many points in the past—maybe…

A Prayer for Peace during Health ChallengesBy Heidi Vegh Bible Reading“Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.” – 3 John 1:2 Listen or Read Below: It is not easy when our frail, mortal bodies start to fail….

A Prayer for God to Direct Your PrayersBy Christine F. Perry  Bible Reading“Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done.” – Luke 22:42 NKJV Listen or Read Below: If you have prayed for any length of time, it can feel like you’re on a mental…

A Prayer for Comfort When Grief Feels Overwhelming By Rachel Wojo Bible Reading“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive…

A Prayer for God to Lead Us in Voting on Election DayBy Lynette Kittle Bible Reading“Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good” – Titus 3:1 Listen or Read Below: With all the controversy and issues surrounding American voting over the years,…

A Prayer For Joy through Trials and TribulationsBy Keri Eichberger Bible Reading“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.” – Romans 8:28 Listen or Read Below: I was in awe of the joy that filled my heart through…

A Prayer to Pray when the Fear of Tomorrow Overwhelms UsBy Laura Bailey Bible Reading:“But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” – Matthew 14:27 NIV Listen or Read Below: My husband and I are complete history nerds—Ancient History, Middle Ages, Modern Age—there isn’t an era unable to pique our…

A Prayer for the Marriage in Need of a SparkBy Alicia Searl Bible Reading“That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.” – Genesis 2:24 Listen or Read Below: The kids were finally in bed, and as my husband and I both sauntered downstairs,…

A Prayer for Children’s Safety This HalloweenBy Vivian Bricker Bible Reading“But this is what the Lord says: ‘Yes, captives will be taken from warriors, and plunder retrieved from the fierce; I will contend with those who contend with you, and your children I will save.’” – Isaiah 49:25  Many parents are hesitant about Halloween for…

A Prayer to Find Strength during Major Life TransitionsBy Tiffany Thibault Bible Reading“It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” – Deuteronomy 31:8 As little children, we dream of the future that we want to have…

A Prayer for Serenity and Inner Calm through Turmoil By Keri Eichberger Bible Reading“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” –…

A Prayer for When You Can’t Get through to Your ChildBy Victoria Riollano Bible Reading“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9 Listen or Read Below: I had always heard that raising teen girls was challenging…

A Prayer to Receive JesusBy Kyle Norman Bible Reading“‘What about you?’ Jesus asked, ‘Who do you say that I am?’  Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God’” – Matthew 16:15-16 Listen or Read Below: Have you ever Googled Jesus? If you type “Jesus” into your Google image search, you…

A Prayer for DiscernmentBy Laura Bailey Bible Reading“So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?” – 1 Kings 3:9 NIV Listen or Read Below: I sat there, twisting my hands, my stomach in knots,…

A Prayer to Deepen and Strengthen Your FaithBy Lynette Kittle Bible Reading:“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see”–Hebrews 11:1 Listen or Read Below: What does it take to deepen and strengthen our faith? 2 Timothy 4:7 likens our faith to running a race: “I have…

A Prayer for Transforming Worry into TrustBy Alisha Headley Bible Reading“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus”. – Philippians 4:6-7 Listen or…

A Prayer to Overcome Procrastination and LazinessBy Emma Danzey Bible Reading“He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.” – Proverbs 10:5 Listen or Read Below Hard work is hard. There is no doubt about it. Part of Adam’s curse from sinning in the…

          In junior high, it seems nothing can be worse than a new school year and the dreaded lunch break. It is the time when your social future is seemingly decided.  You awkwardly stumble through the lunch line, heart pounding, as you receive the sloppy joe, boxed milk, and cold fries….

A Prayer for Navigating Financial Struggles with FaithBy Victoria Riollano Bible Reading“I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.” – Psalm 37:25 NIV Listen or Read Below: I always grew up hearing people talk about the lucky number thirteen. As one who…

A Prayer for Peace This Election SeasonBy Alicia Searl Bible Reading“For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.  He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.”…

 A Prayer to Accept God’s Calling By Kyle Norman Bible ReadingAnd I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Who shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am, Send me.” – Isaiah 6:8 Listen or Read Below: When I first heard Jesus call me to be a priest, I had…

A Prayer to Hate What God HatesBy Laura Bailey Bible Reading“There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,   a heart that devises wicked schemes,    feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out…

A Prayer for Finding God’s Presence in NatureBy Lynette Kittle Bible Reading“God saw all that He had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day” – Genesis 1:31 Listen or Read Below: All we have to do is look around at creation and be amazed. If this…

A Prayer to Let Go of Past Regrets and Move ForwardBy Alisha Headley Bible Reading“…but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead. I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us”…

A Prayer for What to Do When Someone You Love DiesBy Chris Eyte Bible Reading“yet we are confident and satisfied to be out of the body and at home with the Lord.” – 2 Cor. 5:8 Listen or Read Below: So I agreed to write this devotional on what to do when someone you love…

A Prayer When the Past Tries to Define YouBy Alicia Searl Bible Reading“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” – 2 Corinthians 5:17 Listen or Read Below: Maybe you have heard that the past doesn’t define you. I know I have been told this many…

A Prayer to Overcoming Feelings of Loneliness  By Victoria Riollano Bible Reading“For my father and my mother have forsaken me, but the Lord will take me in.” – Psalm 27:10 Listen or Read Below My birthday ended in a pool of tears … on a day that should have been the yearly celebration of what…

A Prayer When Clarity and Wisdom Are NeededBy Jessica Van Roekel Bible Reading“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.” – James 3:17, NIV Listen or Read Below: I had grand ideas of parenting before I had children,…

A Prayer to Make Others Comfortable By Laura Bailey  Bible Reading “Some men came, bringing to him a paralyzed man, carried by four of them.  Since they could not get him to Jesus because of the crowd, they made an opening in the roof above Jesus by digging through it and then lowered the mat the man…

A Prayer to Discover Childlike FaithBy Lynette Kittle Bible Reading“And He said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven” – Matthew 18:3 Listen or Read Below: What does it mean to have childlike faith to become like little children in the kingdom…

A Prayer for Lifted Spirits When Your World Is ChangingBy Keri Eichberger Bible Reading“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. – Psalm 16:11 Listen or Read Below: With one swift click of a mouse, my application was…

A Prayer for Embracing God’s Purpose in Your Life By Alisha Headley Bible Reading “For I know the plans I have or you, says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for harm, to give you a future and a hope.” – Jeremiah 29:11 Listen or Read Below: We often think our purpose in life…

Dating should not be taken lightly, and should only be considered after much prayer and consideration.    1. Only date when healthy.  My goodness, I can’t tell you the number of single mothers that I have counseled that moved far too quickly from a divorce or break-up into a new relationship. It’s easy to do….

A Prayer to Stay Grounded in Moments of SuccessBy Emma Danzey Bible ReadingPsalm 115:11 says, “Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness!” Listen or Read Below: Have you encountered some incredible success lately within your career, family, education,…

A Prayer to Release Anxiety and Embrace TrustBy Chelsey DeMatteis Bible Reading“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” – Genesis 50:20 Listen or Read Below: Last fall was a big milestone for me in my walk with Jesus. A…

A Prayer to Cultivate a Heart of ForgivenessBy Lynette Kittle Bible Reading“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you” – Colossians 3:13 Listen or Read Below: Where does forgiveness begin? And how do we cultivate it in our lives? Is…

A Prayer to Stay on the Path of RighteousnessBy Laura Bailey Bible Reading“Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways. Do not turn to the right or the left;  keep your foot from evil.” Proverbs 4:25-26 NIV Listen or Read Below: I stopped mid-stride, hitting the 15-second…

A Prayer for the Ones Who Don’t Feel Great at Anything By Peyton Garland Bible Reading“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” – Psalm 23:6 Listen or Read Below I masquerade embarrassing mediocrity that most might mistake for success….

A Prayer for Discernment in Making Important DecisionsBy Kristine Brown Bible Reading“You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me to glory.” – Psalm 73:24, ESV Listen or Read Below: I’ve always loved the poem, “The Road Not Taken,” by Robert Frost. The poet paints such a clear picture of what it’s…

A Prayer for Healing Physical and Emotional WoundsBy Ashley Moore  Bible Reading“Then he spit on the ground, made mud with the saliva, and spread the mud over the blind man’s eyes.” – John 9:6, NLT  Listen or Read Below: Does the story of Jesus healing the man born blind fascinate you as much as it does me?…

A Prayer to Begin Your Day with Purpose and Joy By Heidi Vegh  Bible Reading“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” – Romans 5:13 Listen or Read Below: How we begin our days is so…

A Prayer When Feeling Overwhelmed with GratitudeBy Emma Danzey Bible Reading“I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:4 Listen or Read Below: Have you recently been overcome by gratitude and joy that the Lord has provided or answered your long-awaited prayers with a yes? We trust…

A Prayer to Set Priorities for Worship in Your Busy LifeBy Jessica Van Roekel Bible Reading“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” – Romans 12:1, NIV Listen or Read Below: I’m…

A Prayer for Spiritual GrowthBy Laura Bailey Bible Reading“Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness.  But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.” Hebrews 5:13-14 Listen or Read Below: “What’s wrong with the peach…

A Prayer to Invite Your Non-Believing Friend to ChurchBy Victoria Riollano Bible Reading“But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them And how will…

A Prayer to Embrace Change with an Open HeartBy Megan Evans Bible Reading“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” – Hebrews p13:8 (CSB) Listen or Read Below: Change can be both challenging and rewarding. Sometimes, we may welcome it, while other times, we may resist it. If you are facing change today, take…

A Prayer to Stay Attached to JesusBy Alisha Headley Bible Reading“I am the Vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.” – John 15:5 Listen or Read Below: We are distracted from the moment we wake…

I’m not a fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants kind of girl. I would probably not enjoy it if someone told me to hop in the car for an impromptu vacation and  said, ”we’ll figure it out as we go!” Who am I kidding? I wouldn’t even hop in the car! I like organization and planning. I like knowing what to expect. In fact, I don’t really like…

A Prayer When Seeking Direction at Life’s CrossroadsBy Ashley Moore  Bible ReadingThe LORD says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. – Psalm 32:8, NLT Listen or Read Below: I love growing Zinnias in our yard every summer. The flowers boast vibrant colors, texture…

A Prayer for Navigating Relationship ConflictsBy Amanda Idleman Bible Reading“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33 Listen or Read Below: When we need wisdom on how to find peace, there…

A Prayer to Cultivate a Heart of ForgivenessBy Lynette Kittle Bible Reading:“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you”– Colossians 3:13 Listen or Read Below: Where does forgiveness begin? And how do we cultivate it in our lives? Is it…

A Prayer for Embracing New Beginnings with HopeBy Ashley Moore  Bible Reading“And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.” – Romans 5:5, NLT  Listen or Read Below: The other day, I heard…

A Prayer When Confronting Life’s Biggest ChallengesBy Emma Danzey Bible Reading“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.” – James 1:12 Listen or Read Below: What is a trial? Anything that…

A Prayer for Overcoming Doubt with Divine AssuranceBy Laura Bailey Bible Reading“But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:8 NIV Listen or Read Below: The glowing neon light taunted me from across…

A Prayer to Cultivate Humility and GraceBy Amanda Idleman Bible Reading“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He shall lift you up.” – James 4:10 Read or Listen Below: God opposes the proud (James 4:6) and gives grace to the humble. This is a theme we see all throughout the scripture. We watch…

A Prayer for Strengthening Family BondsBy Heidi Vegh  Bible Reading“But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. – Joshua 24:15 Listen or Read Below: Family is a precious gift from God. Our homes should be a place of comfort, nurturing, and leading others to a life with Jesus. Our priority is…

A Prayer for Helping When You Are AbleBy Laura Bailey Bible Reading“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due when it is in your power to act.” – Proverbs 3:27 NIV Listen or Read Below: I checked the sign-up sheets each week, hoping that the blank lines would eventually fill up and…

A Prayer for Renewed Hope in Times of WearinessBy Christine F. Perry Bible Reading“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9 NKJV  Listen or Read Below: Do you think you could pray and wait for 50+ years…

A Prayer to Deepen Your Prayer Life This FallBy Lynette Kittle Bible Reading“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens” – Ecclesiastes 3:1 For the last few fall seasons, our family has been visiting a pumpkin patch, a place where we find God’s provision and bounty for us…

A Prayer to Be an Authentic Christian in the World Full of InfluencersBy Chelsey DeMatteis Bible Reading“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” – Matthew 5:8 My parents came home from a dinner date and couldn’t believe what they saw happening just one table behind them. Sadly, I wasn’t surprised, but…

A Prayer to Cast Off All Your WorryBy Alisha Headley Bible Reading“Cast all your worries and cares to God, for He cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7 Do you feel worried right now about something in your life? Does everything around you give you reasons to worry, and you see no resolution, and you…

A Prayer to Cultivate a Spirit of Adventure in FaithBy Megan Evans Bible Reading“Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.” – Hebrews 11:1 (NLT) Is your faith walk ready for an adventure with God? Where would you go? What things would you like to…

“I walked into a church at 21 years old with two children hanging from my hips, overwhelmed by the burden of life’s woes, certain I would drown from the bleeding heart I nursed. I had no money, few friends, and even less hope. The weight of my choices, my pain, my abuse, my reality, was…

A Prayer for Awakening Spiritual GiftsBy Laura Bailey Bible Reading“so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.  We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving,…

A Prayer for Finding Balance in Lifes DemandsBy Heidi Vegh  Bible Reading“But first and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His Kingdom and His righteousness (His way of doing and being right attitude and character of God), and all these things will given to you also. – Matthew 6:33 (AMP) Life can just be…

A Prayer for God to Ease My HeartacheBy Kristine Brown Bible Reading“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3, ESV I am writing this devotion and prayer today from the depths of a broken heart. Another birthday came and went, and as I looked back on the past 365 days, I…

A Prayer to Be Less Sad TodayBy Alisha Headley Bible Reading“Blessed is the one…. whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on it day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season, and who leaf does not wither –…

A Prayer for Building Courage and Self-ConfidenceBy Emma Danzey Bible Reading“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” – 1 Corinthians 15:58 We all deal with a variety…

A Prayer to Dive Deep into God’s WordBy Chelsey DeMatteis Bible Reading“I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” – Psalm 121:1-2 As school was letting out at the end of May, I knew clearly what God’s desire…

A Prayer to Find Joy and Gratitude in Everyday MomentsBy Christine F. Perry Bible Reading“A merry heart does good, like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones.” Proverbs 17:22 NKJV  Life has numerous ups and downs. In a span of two weeks, I’d lost my job for reasons that were never disclosed and a close…

A Prayer for New FriendsBy Kelly Balarie Bible Reading“One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” – Proverbs 18:24 NIV Sitting on the folding chair, I leaned forward. I wanted to catch a glimpse of my son on the football field. It would…

A Prayer for Recognizing God’s Answers to Our PrayersBy Meg Bucher Bible Reading“I lift my eyes to you, O God, enthroned in heaven.” – Psalm 123:1 “Ok, God,” I’ll often say, “You say if it matters to me, then You care about it …so, can you please help me (insert ask.)” Find my keys. Find…

A Prayer for When Life Takes an Unexpected DetourBy Alicia Searl Bible Reading“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” – Psalm 90:12 At the end of every year, I compile all of my pictures from my phone and create a photo book to be able to look back…

A Prayer When Facing Overwhelming Stress and AnxietyBy Keri Eichberger Bible Reading“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.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 Stress. Worry. Uncertainty. Overwhelm. I feel it all. And this definitely isn’t…

A Prayer to Feel Excited AgainBy  Alisha Headley Bible Reading“…but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect …” – Romans 12:2 I’ve been asking God for something I’ve been excited about…

A Prayer for Spiritual FruitfulnessBy Jessica Van Roekel Bible Reading“And the Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.” – Isaiah 58:11, ESV I’m not a fan of…

Over the last several decades, our nation and the world have evolved into shocking levels of chaos.  There is so much hatred, division, persecution, injustice, starvation, devastation, hopelessness and lack of love for each other.  Never has there been a time when the Body of Christ is needed more than in these days.  The hope…

One of my dearest friends and I have known each other for more than twenty years. Years ago, we both lived in the same apartment complex and often shared meals to save money.  We had very little to call our own. As young single mothers, we furnished our government-issued apartments, albeit sparingly, with previously-owned, heavily-used,…

A Prayer against Shying Back and Hiding Your LightBy Kelly Balarie Bible Reading“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16 NIV Scripture clearly teaches that we are to shine our light before others. When our light shines,…

A Prayer for Strength in Moments of WeaknessBy Keri Eichberger “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19 Sometimes, I panic under pressure. Like a recent incident when my mom, brother, husband (Mike), and I were caravanning my dad from a hospital…

A Prayer to Be Gently LedBy Jessica Van Roekel “He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young.” – Isaiah 40:11, ESV “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want,” writes the…

A Prayer to Stretch Our Morning Minutes with GodBy Meg Bucher “For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.” – Hebrews 4:12 Even when the morning seems to slip away…

A Prayer to Trust God and Hand Over WorryBy Chelsey DeMatteis “Hear my prayer, O Lord; give ear to my pleas for mercy! In your faithfulness answer me, in your righteousness! Psalm 143:1“ There are some parts of this life I truly believe God didn’t intend for us to have figured out. I assume you…

A Prayer When Everything Goes WrongBy Kelly Balarie “Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil. For forty days and forty nights he fasted and became very hungry.” – Matthew 4:1-2 NLT Everything I said to my friend she misinterpreted. Grr!!! It was aggravating and infuriating….

A Prayer to Feel God’s Presence When You Need ItBy Keri Eichberger “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?” – Psalm 139:7 The past week had hit me a bit by surprise. It shouldn’t have. You’d think I would have learned by now that the introduction to summer…

A Prayer to Take Back Joy When You Can’t Feel ItBy Amanda Idleman “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” – Psalm 30:5 Do you feel stuck in a ‘night season’? There are many hard things that are thrown at us in this life that can bury us under a…

A Prayer to Remember Who God Says I AmBy Kristine Brown “I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance.” – Ephesians 1:18, NLT As a culture, we’ve grown accustomed…

A Prayer for When You’re in the WildernessBy Jessica Van Roekel “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” – Isaiah 43:18-19, ESV…

A Prayer for God’s Restoration in Relationships By Christine Perry  “Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us…

A Prayer to Be Faithful over Little & In Charge of MuchBy Kelly Balarie “The master said, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’.” – Matthew 25:23 NLT I really need to obey God…

A Prayer to Let Go When You’re Trying to Hold it All TogetherBy Heidi Vegh “Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds of the heavens, the livestock, all the earth, and every creeping thing that creeps…

A Prayer for Contentment When You’re Feeling DownBy Keri Eichberger “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” – Hebrews 13:5 I have a confession to make. I let stuff get to me….

A Prayer for Overcoming Doubts and Embracing FaithBy Emma Danzey  “But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.” – James 1:6 Doubt causes us to feel unsteady and shoved around by questions from ourselves and…

A Prayer for Finding Joy in Simple BlessingsBy Amanda Idleman “A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” – Proverbs 17:22  Our spirits are designed to experience joy. It keeps us healthy and motivated and is one of the fruits of the spirit. Yet, we live in a fallen…

A Prayer for Missionaries By Christine Perry  “Do you not know that those who minister the holy things eat of the things of the temple, and those who serve at the altar partake of the offerings of the altar? Even so the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should live from the gospel.”…

A Prayer When You Don’t Have Any FriendsBy Kelly Balarie “The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’ But wisdom is proved right by her deeds.” – Matthew 11:19 NIV Have you ever noticed – it is possible…

A Prayer to Share the Gift of ChristBy Chelsey DeMatteis  “And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.” – Mark 16:15-16 As the people of God we understand why…

A Prayer for Confidence in God’s Plan through Uncertain CircumstancesBy Keri Eichberger “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart;” – Jeremiah 1:5 It was clear this was the summer. I would finally be the mom my kids needed. I’d felt MIA last year in full-on book…

A Prayer for Chances to Be a Bridge BuilderBy Amanda Idleman “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so…

A Prayer for a Steadfast Spirit  By Christine Perry  “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalms 51:10 NKJV  We are living during a time that has been defined as “The Great Resignation.” Silent quitting is becoming the norm. Yet, this is not just happening in jobs. It…

A Prayer to Not Waste the Season You’re InBy Kristine Brown “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1, ESV For seven long years, my husband and I tried to conceive. I wanted a baby more than anything. I didn’t realize it at the time, but…

A Prayer for When Storms AriseBy Kyle Norman “A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was swamped. Jesus was in the stern sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said, “Teacher, do you not care if we perish?” (Mark 4:37-38) When was the last time…

A Prayer for Parents to Shepherd Their Children’s HeartsBy Jessica Van Roekel “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. Proverbs 4:23 NIV When the nurses placed my firstborn in my arms, I wondered how I would raise her and what kind of person she would be. I had the…

A Prayer to Encourage Your Spouse When They’re Struggling with Their FaithBy Kelly Balarie “Love never fails.” –1 Cor. 13:8 NIV Imagine walking beside a pool. Something grabs your attention. In the pool, a person is flailing their arms and struggling to gain air. Water splashes up and onto the sidewalk you walk on. You…

A Prayer to Keep Jesus as My RefugeBy Chelsey DeMatteis “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.  I will say to the Lord, ‘My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’” – Psalm 91:1-2 Blessed are those who take refuge in…

A Prayer for Inner Peace in Chaotic MomentsBy Keri Eichberger “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:7 It kind of drives me crazy how fleeting peace can be. Oh, how I wish serene moments of the soul would just come…

A Prayer to Cultivate Long-Lasting Commitment in New MarriagesBy Lynette Kittle “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate” –…

A Prayer for God to Transform Our SorrowsBy Emma Danzey “You have turned my mourning into dancing for me; You have untied my sackcloth and encircled me with joy, That my soul may sing praise to You and not be silent. Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever.” – Psalm 30:11-12 Sorrow is…

A Prayer to Be Filled with the Holy SpiritBy Kyle Norman “You will be filled with power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you” – Acts 1:8 In my first year of ordained ministry, I met a man named Curly. Every week I travelled to his house to lead a service for the small group…

A Prayer for When You’re Facing a Health CrisisBy Amanda Idleman  “Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise.” – Jeremiah 17:14 Our bodies so often betray us. They are not made to last, and the aches we feel as we age…

A Prayer for Victory Over Sinful ThoughtsBy Jessica Van Roekel “But who can discern their own error? Forgive my hidden faults. Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless, innocent of great transgression. May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart…

A Nighttime Prayer When Fear Prevents SleepBy Kelly Balarie “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.” – John 16:33 NIV I tossed left and right in my bed. Frankly, it wasn’t only my…

A Prayer to Choose JesusBy Maggie Meadows Cooper “She had a sister named Mary, who also sat at the Lord’s feet and was listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by her many tasks…” – Luke 10:39-40 CSB In recent weeks and months, I have found myself feeling disconnected from the Lord. Still…

I started this article on offense a few months ago, and it has sat in my computer ever since. I was so proud of myself that I had accomplished such vast spiritual maturity that I could write on this topic in the past tense versus the present. I would likely have a hard time even…

A Prayer of Hope for Singles Longing for MarriageBy Lynette Kittle “He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord” – Proverbs 18:22 My parents had a June wedding on what they said was one of the hottest days of the year in Fort Wayne, Indiana, at a time…

A Prayer for Being Enough Because you are God’s By Heidi Vegh “You created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful; I know that full well.” – Psalm 13-14 We live in a world that constantly tells us…

A Prayer to Restore Healing to a Broken FriendshipBy Alicia Searl “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command.” – John 15:12-14 I got a quiet…

A Prayer to be UnshakableBy Meg Bucher “Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshipping him with holy fear and awe. For our God is a devouring fire.” – Hebrews 12:28-29 NLT Unshakeable strength, gratitude, grace, forgiveness, acceptance, and all other human capabilities remain impossible…

A Prayer to Keep Our Promises By Laura Bailey  “Mephibosheth bowed down and said, “What is your servant, that you should notice a dead dog like me?” – 2 Samuel 9:8 NIV. Have you ever made a promise and, with the busyness of life, unintentionally neglected to follow through? As a mother of three young girls,…

A Prayer to Long for HeavenBy Emma Danzey “But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself.” – Philippians 3:20-21 Do you…

A Prayer to Forgive When the Other Person Is Not SorryBy Chris Eyte “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.” – Luke 15:20 Most of us are familiar with…

A Prayer for the Next Generation to Be Amazed By GodBy Megan Evans “…After them another generation rose up who did not know the Lord or the works he had done for Israel.” – Judges 2:10b (CSB) I recall a child named Tilly, whom I taught one summer during Vacation Bible School. This sweet girl…

A Prayer to Avoid EnvyBy Meg Bucher “Don’t envy sinners, but always continue to fear the Lord. You will be rewarded for this; your hope will not be disappointed.” – Proverbs 23:17-18, NLT Sidelined again. After years of strengthening my body and treating old injuries, I had finally been able to enjoy the thing on…

A Prayer to Show CompassionBy Laura Bailey “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”  Colossians 3:12 NIV On Wednesday nights, we’ve been studying Ed Welch’s book “Caring For Others.” Welch’s eight principles aren’t innovative, particularly unique, or things that we, as churchgoers, don’t already know. Yet,…

A Prayer to Be Welcoming at ChurchBy Emma Danzey “Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” – Romans 15:7 Have you ever been invited into Christian community? It is so refreshing to feel accepted and welcomed. When people go out of their way to say hi, introduce…

A Prayer for When You Haven’t Prayed in a WhileBy Alicia Searl “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” – Psalm 145:18 How is your prayer life? I ask this question because I remember being on fire for God at the beginning of my…

 A Prayer When it Feels Like You Don’t Have Enough Grace for the DayBy Heidi Vegh “You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You Because he trusts in You. Trust in the Lord forever, For in Yah, the Lord, is everlasting strength.” – Isaiah 26:3-4 (NKJV) Grace is such a…

A Prayer for When Someone You Love Walks away from Their FaithBy Chris Eyte “Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards, our vineyards that are in bloom.” – Song of Songs 2:15 I remember the very last session of the year-out discipleship course that I did with a group of…

Read a good book. This is a simple task, yet, book reading is a dying art that we don’t the time to do. Avoid the television and over-saturation of social media. Instead, use your downtime to dive into a good book. It’s calming, relaxing, and a way to improve things about your life. We strongly…

A Prayer for When Fear Creeps InBy Alicia Searl “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” – Psalm 56:3 “I’m scared,” I whispered to my husband as we sat in the lobby of a psychologist’s office, awaiting our appointment. We were about to bear our hearts and souls to a woman we…

A Prayer to Slow Down This SummerBy Laura Bailey “This is what I have observed to be good: that it is appropriate for a person to eat, to drink and to find satisfaction in their toilsome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given them—for this is their lot.” –…

A Prayer to Fight Sin TodayBy Emma Danzey “We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin.” – Romans 6:6 Do you find yourself in a losing battle with sin in your…

A Prayer to Be on Fire for GodBy Kelly Balarie “They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” – Luke 24:32 NIV I listened to a voice memo text. I focused intently on my friend speaking, yet it…

A Prayer for Encouragement When You’re Barely Hanging OnBy Keri Eichberger “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11 I prefaced my text with “Prayer request and long text alert,” listed a laundry list of my current struggles, and then finished with the…

A Prayer to Prepare Our Hearts to Celebrate Our Nation’s 4th of JulyBy Lynette Kittle “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” – John 8:36 America’s 4th of July holiday is all about celebrating freedom. Although many citizens may be viewing it as a reason for an extended holiday, family…

A Prayer for GrowthBy Vivian Bricker “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen” (2 Peter 3:18). Attending a wedding many years ago, I was struck by the idea of growth in the heart of the believer. After a new…

A Prayer of Gratefulness for Our Nation’s FreedomBy Lynette Kittle “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery” – Galatians 5:1 Even though some American citizens may not feel much gratitude for our nation in its present…

A Prayer to Focus on God in this Distracting WorldBy Kelly Balarie “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” – Romans…

A Prayer to Grow in HospitalityBy Megan Evans “When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.” – Romans 12:13 (NLT) In today’s world, the idea of hospitality can be intimidating. So growing in this area can feel monumental if our thoughts gravitate towards the standard of decorative…

A Prayer Asking God to Bring Repentance to Our NationBy Lynette Kittle “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up” – James 4:10 When Providence Forum Executive Director, Dr. Jerry Newcombe, was asked what America as a nation needs to bring our country to repentance, he said, “Humility. We all need to…

A Prayer for AcceptanceBy Vivian Bricker “For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will—to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us…

A Prayer When You are Tired, Weary, and Ready to Give Up By Kelly Balarie “Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God…

A Prayer for Comfort When Your Heart is HurtingBy Keri Eichberger  “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted, right? That’s what the Bible says. Well then, why didn’t I feel his closeness? I mean, I know from…

No matter what I write over the next few moments, it won’t be enough to explain the splendor, wonder, and mystery of our God. The things I’m about to share are certainly not an exhaustive list of the majesty of our God. They are but a snippet of who He is. I don’t write to…

A Prayer to Find Belonging When You’re Feeling AloneBy Emma Danzey “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10 Do you feel lonely? Have you convinced…

A Prayer for Deciding Whether to Leave Your Current Church or StayBy Chris Eyte “Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.’Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell…

A Prayer to Finish a Season of Hardship WellBy Jessica Van Roekel “Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance, perseverance, character, and character, hope.” Romans 5:3-4, NIV Life provides a variety of experiences. Some create treasured memories, like the day we attained a long-awaited goal,…

A Prayer When Church People Reject YouBy Kelly Balarie “No, O people, the LORD has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” – Micah 1:8 NLT The Facebook post read: “Don’t be offended if…

A Prayer to Trust God with Your ProblemsBy Christine Perry “Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD himself, is the Rock eternal.” Isaiah 26:4 NIV I used to think if you followed Christ, things would be smooth sailing. After serving in ministry, I realized I was wrong. Sometimes, following the Lord means…

A Prayer to Stop and Praise God When Things Aren’t Going Well By Ashley Moore “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18, ESV  The bad days and hard seasons trick us into thinking that we are living a bad life, don’t they?…

A Prayer for Assurance of God’s ProtectionBy Keri Eichberger  “The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves.” – Zephaniah 3:17 I have a fear of flying. If you know me, you know this. However, it’s actually gotten leaps and bounds better over the years as I’ve leaned closer and closer to the…

A Prayer for Turning Over Fear of Losing a Loved One By Heidi Vegh “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.” – 1 John 4:18 The thought of losing someone we love can be all-consuming. We…

A Prayer to Get Rid of All BitternessBy Kristine Brown “Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior.” (Ephesians 4:31 NLT) Bitterness. It can creep into our minds undetected. It may start with one small thought but left unchecked, bitterness can maneuver its way…

A Prayer to Encourage Fathers Who Feel Like FailuresBy Lynette Kittle “As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Now remain in My love” – John 15:9 In today’s culture, many careers require employees to be on the job for more than 40 hours a week, taking more and more time away…

A Prayer to See through Our TearsBy Meg Bucher “When Mary arrived and saw Jesus, she fell at his feet and said, ‘Lord, if only you had been here, my brother would not have died.’When Jesus saw her weeping and saw the other people wailing with her, a deep anger welled up in him, and…

A Prayer for When You Feel Uncertain of God’s Leading By Christine Perry “I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not…

A Prayer to Trust God with Your Family’s SafetyBy Jessica Van Roekel “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:1-2, NIV When my children were…

The first day my son backed down the driveway as a driver without me in the passenger seat to guide him, I watched through the window with tears streaming down my face. Sure, there was a part of me that was excited that we had embarked on a new season, where I didn’t have to…

A Prayer for Cancer Patients and Those Who Love ThemBy Kristine Brown “It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.” (Psalm 18:32 NIV) According to the American Association for Cancer Research, June is National Cancer Survivor Month. Now that I’m 5 years cancer-free, I find it much easier to call…

A Prayer to Push Back Enemy AttacksBy Kelly Balarie “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” – Matthew 6:33 NIV One of the worst things in the world is opening your heart to a person who doesn’t care. Has this ever happened to…

A Prayer to Move Position in the Battle against SinBy Chris Eyte “When David learned that Saul was plotting against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, ‘Bring the ephod.” David said, “Lord, God of Israel, your servant has heard definitely that Saul plans to come to Keilah and destroy the town on account of…

A Prayer to Notice God’s Abundant Grace in Everyday LifeBy Kristine Brown “From his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another.” (John 1:16 NLT) A few weeks ago, I attended a women’s conference at a friend’s church. It had been a while since I’d enjoyed some special time just for girl friends,…

A Prayer to Remember PeaceBy Victoria Riollano “Peace, I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” – John 14:27 Peace doesn’t always come easy. Over the last few months, there have been…

A Prayer to Rest in God‘s Goodness When Everything is ChangingBy Keri Eichberger “Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” – Psalm 23:6 I finally found the photo I’d been looking for. It had been taken just…

 A Prayer to Model Quiet Time for KidsBy Emily Rose Massey “Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His presence continually!” – 1 Chronicles 16:11 As I have grown older, I have gained an appreciation for early mornings. I enjoy waking up before my family, pouring a hot cup of matcha, and sitting down next…

A Prayer to Let Go of OffenseBy Lynette Kittle “A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense” – Proverbs 19:11 Doesn’t it seem like individuals are easily offended these days? Even more so, it seems like some are looking for reasons to be offended. Social media has made it…

A Prayer for Confidence When Uncertainty, Insecurity, or Timidity HitsBy Kelly Balarie “But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.” – James 1:6 NIV The brute force of the wind, combined with hard, bulleting-down rain…

A Prayer for When You Doubt God’s Work in Your LifeBy Christine Perry  “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working.” John 5:17b NIV Have you ever looked at your life, and it seems like nothing was happening? You read your Bible, pray, go to church, and…

A Prayer When it Feels Like You’re Always in ConflictBy Amanda Idleman “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Phillippians 4:7 Conflict steals our peace. It’s impossible to feel at ease in your environment when tension is thick in the air. We…

A Prayer to Look More Like Jesus TodayBy Emma Danzey “Whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.” –1 John 2:6 Although we will never be perfect like Jesus, we are called to live like Jesus. This does not happen in our own efforts or intentions….

A Prayer for When God’s Great Things for You Feel SmallBy Chelsey DeMatteis  “So he sent for him and had him brought in. He was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the Lord said, “Rise and anoint him; this is the one.” 1 Samuel 16:12 Have you ever looked…

A Prayer for Spending Money By Heidi Vegh “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate and love the other or be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money. – Matthew 6:24 Whether we have plenty or are in need, money can cause issues and struggles…

A Prayer to Know You Are Enough Because You Are God’sBy Keri Eichberger “And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.” – 1 John 4:16 “You are a really good friend,” Whitney spoke these words so…

A Prayer of Comfort for Families Missing Their Fallen Military HeroesBy Lynette Kittle  “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His faithful servants” – Psalm 116:15 Dr. Jerry Newcombe, Executive Director of Providence Forum, explains, “We are free in large part because others sacrificed on our behalf that we might be free….