A Daily Prayer

Father, help us to be teachable even as we teach others; whether it is Your holy truths, life’s skills, or in a vocational setting. Grant patience, clarity, and purpose in the way we conduct ourselves and in the way we are perceived by those we instruct. In the name of Jesus we pray, amen.

Father, Your Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path giving direction where I would otherwise be led astray. Help me to daily remember that You do the leading and I do the following, since You know all things including the past, present and future. In Your infinite knowledge and wisdom You watch over me when I’m perplexed and remind me, “Do not be dismayed for I ...

Father, we do extol Your work and praise You with our lips, our voice and our devotion to follow You all the days of our life. We stop and consider Your great wonders and mighty works as we acknowledge You to be the Creator of all things. Your ways are perfect and beyond human understanding. It is all the more reason why we must rely on Your guidance and not lean on our finit...

Jesus, our load becomes lighter as we consider that ongoing toil and labor of this life is only for a season. The daily struggle of meeting deadlines, employee relations, putting out fires, pleasing customers and bosses can be overwhelming and very stressful, let alone duties awaiting us at home such as the growing pile of dirty clothes, stack of dishes to be washed, lawn to ...

Father, You have given me many treasures that cannot be bought with money and friendship is among them.  Thank You for my caring friends who love me and don’t give up on me even when I feel like giving up on myself. For that dear friend who comes alongside me and helps carry the burdens that I bear, I am especially thankful. My life is enriched and my spirit is refreshed...