Prayers – Not My Life

Revelation 21 Prayer: Thanking God For The Future Hope

Published on December 2025January 2025 by DaveLeave a comment

Heavenly Father,

We come before you with hearts full of thankfulness for the promises you have revealed to us in the Bible. We thank you for the hope of a new heaven and a new earth, where all things will be made new. We praise you for the vision of a place free from sadness, pain, and death, where tears will be wiped away, and your presence will be with your people forever.

Lord, we long for that day when the old order of things will pass away, and you will make all things right. We pray for strength and endurance as we walk through this world, knowing that the ultimate fulfilment of your promises awaits us. Help us to live in the light of this eternal hope, to be faithful to you, and to love one another as you have loved us.

We ask that your kingdom come and your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. May your peace, justice, and mercy reign in our hearts, and may we be instruments of your love and grace to those around us. Guide us, protect us, and keep us in faith as we look forward to the day when we will live with you forever in the beauty of the new creation.

Amen

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Genesis 1 Prayer: Thanking God For His Creation

Published on November 2025January 2025 by DaveLeave a comment

Heavenly Father, creator of the heavens and the earth,

We come before you in amazement and thankfulness for the majesty and wonder of your creation. From the very beginning, you spoke and created light, separating it from darkness, and calling it “good.” You shaped the earth, the sky, the seas, and filled them with life. Every part of creation reflects your wisdom and power.

Thank you, Lord, for the beauty of the world you have made. We are thankful for the sun that shines during the day, and the moon and stars in the night. We are amazed by your work, from the vastness of the oceans to the detail of the smallest creatures. You formed the land, the plants, the trees, and every living thing, and you saw that it was good.

Most of all, we thank you for creating us in your image. You made humans with purpose and dignity, creating us to be in your likeness. You trusted us with the responsibility of caring for the earth and all the creatures that inhabit it. Help us to honour this trust with wisdom, humility, and love, respecting the delicate balance of nature and protecting the world you have given us.

We see that all that you have made is good, and we thank you for the order you established in creation. The rhythms of day and night, the seasons, the patterns of life—they all testify to your perfect design. Teach us to live in harmony with your creation, to appreciate the beauty around us, and to be good stewards of the earth.

We ask for your guidance, Lord, as we fulfil our role in this world. May we reflect your image in the way we care for the earth, in the way we treat one another, and in the way we interact with the world you created. Help us to remember that we are not separate from creation but part of it, called to live in peace and harmony with all that you have made.

As we witness the beauty of creation, may it draw our hearts closer to you. May we see your presence in the mountains, the oceans, the forests, and the skies. Let the wonder of the world you created lead us to worship and to live in reverence of You, our Creator and Sustainer.

Amen.

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For a translation that aims to communicate the overall meaning, try Genesis 1 in the Contemporary English Version.

Psalm 121 Prayer: A Guardian’s Everlasting Peace

Published on November 2024December 2023 by DaveLeave a comment

Heavenly Father,

Our hearts turn to You, drawing strength from Your eternal presence. As we reflect on the words of old, we are reminded that our help comes from You, the Maker of heaven and earth.

We thank You, Lord, for being our constant guardian, watching over us day and night. In the hustle of our days and the stillness of our nights, let us always remember that You never slumber nor sleep. Your watchful eye and protective hand give us peace amidst uncertainty.

Guide us, O God, on our journey through life. When our steps falter and our path seems unclear, remind us that You are always by our side. Help us to lift our eyes to the hills, knowing that our help comes from You, our steadfast protector.

In times of trouble, may we find refuge in Your presence. Shield us from harm and keep us safe from danger. As the sun rises and sets, let Your love and faithfulness be the constant light in our lives.

Bless us, Lord, with the assurance that no matter where we go, Your grace follows us. In our coming and going, from this day and forevermore, may Your blessings be upon us.

We offer this prayer with hearts full of gratitude, knowing that You are our helper, our guardian, and our everlasting peace.

Amen.

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For a translation that aims to communicate the overall meaning, try Psalm 121 in the Contemporary English Version.

Psalm 31 Prayer: A Prayer For Protection

Published on October 2024December 2023 by DaveLeave a comment

Gracious Lord,

In the quiet of this moment, we seek Your presence, just as those before us have done in times of need. You are our fortress, a safe harbour amidst life’s storms. In You, we find strength when we are weak, and hope when our hearts are heavy with worry.

We confess that at times, our faith wavers, and fear creeps in. In these moments, remind us of Your unchanging love. Teach us to trust in You, not just in words, but through the very fabric of our lives. Help us to see Your hand at work, even when the path seems unclear.

Lord, You know our struggles and our burdens. You hear our cries and understand our silent tears. Extend Your grace to us, that we may find peace in Your embrace. Lead us through the trials we face, guiding us with Your wisdom and patience.

We ask for the courage to face each day, not with fear, but with the assurance that You are with us. Help us to recognize the beauty in small blessings, the joy in simple moments, and the hope in each sunrise.

Protect us from harm and guide our steps. May Your truth be our shield, and Your word, a lamp to our feet. In times of darkness, be our light; in moments of doubt, our certainty. Let Your goodness and love follow us, all the days of our lives.

We offer our gratitude for Your endless mercies. You are our refuge, our joy, and our eternal hope.

In Your loving kindness, hear our prayer. Amen.

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For a translation that aims to communicate the overall meaning, try Psalm 31 in the Contemporary English Version.

Psalm 1 Prayer: Rooted in Righteousness, Flourishing in Faith

Published on September 2024December 2023 by DaveLeave a comment

Heavenly Father,

In the journey of life, guide us to walk not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the company of mockers. Let us delight in Your law, Lord, meditating on it day and night.

We pray to be like trees planted by streams of water, yielding fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever we do, may it prosper. For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.

Help us to seek Your wisdom and walk in Your paths. May our actions and thoughts be rooted in Your word, flourishing in Your truth. In the changing seasons of life, let us remain steadfast in Your love, drawing strength from Your unending grace.

In Jesus’ name, we pray.

Amen.

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Psalm 23 Prayer: A Shepherd’s Guiding Hand

Published on August 2024December 2023 by DaveLeave a comment

Heavenly Father,

As we journey through life’s valleys and hills, we seek Your guidance and comfort. Like a shepherd with his sheep, lead us beside quiet waters, restore our souls. In Your paths of righteousness, guide us, for Your name’s sake.

Even when we walk through the darkest valleys, we will not fear, for You are with us. Your rod and Your staff, they comfort us. In the presence of our challenges, You prepare a table for us, anointing our heads with oil; our cups overflow with Your blessings.

Surely Your goodness and unfailing love will pursue us all our days, and we will dwell in Your house, Lord, for endless days. In the quiet, in the storm, Your presence is our constant, our hope, our peace.

In Jesus’ name, we pray.

Amen.

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For a translation that aims to communicate the overall meaning, try Psalm 23 in the Contemporary English Version.

Psalm 37 Prayer: Trusting God’s Timing and Goodness

Published on July 2024December 2023 by DaveLeave a comment

Heavenly Father,

In the quiet of our hearts, we seek Your wisdom and trust in Your timing. Help us to trust in You and do good, to dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Let us delight in You, Lord, and You will give us the desires of our hearts.

Commit our way to You; trust in You, and You will do this: You will make our righteous reward shine like the dawn, our vindication like the noonday sun. Help us to be still before You and wait patiently for You; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.

Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. For those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land. A little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found.

But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity. The salvation of the righteous comes from You; You are their stronghold in times of trouble. Help us to trust in You, Lord, and follow Your paths, for in Your presence, we find peace and true joy.

In Jesus’ name, we pray.

Amen.

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For a translation that aims to communicate the overall meaning, try Psalm 37 in the Contemporary English Version.

Psalm 100 Prayer: Joyful Service and Enduring Faith

Published on June 2024December 2023 by DaveLeave a comment

Heavenly Father,

With joyful hearts, we come before You, singing praises to Your name. We serve You with gladness, entering Your gates with thanksgiving and Your courts with praise. We give thanks to You and praise Your name.

For You are good, Lord. Your unfailing love continues forever, and Your faithfulness extends to all generations. You have made us, and we are Yours. We are Your people, the sheep of Your pasture.

In every moment, let us remember Your goodness and the joy of Your presence. Teach us to serve You with gladness, to embrace each day with a heart of gratitude. May our lives reflect Your love and faithfulness, spreading Your joy to those around us.

In Jesus’ name, we pray.

Amen.

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Psalm 34 Prayer: Praising God Through Life’s Challenges

Published on May 2024December 2023 by DaveLeave a comment

Heavenly Father,

In the multitude of life’s challenges, we turn to You, praising Your name always. We sought You, Lord, and You answered us; You delivered us from all our fears. Those who look to You are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.

This poor soul cried, and You heard us, Lord, and saved us from every trouble. The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and He delivers them. O taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.

Fear the Lord, you His holy people, for those who fear Him lack nothing. Young lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. Lord, teach us to fear You and to seek Your face always.

Keep our tongues from evil and our lips from speaking deceit. Let us turn from evil and do good; let us seek peace and pursue it. For Your eyes, Lord, are on the righteous, and Your ears are attentive to their cry.

In our struggles and joys, let us remember Your presence and providence. In Your righteousness, lead us and guide our steps. May we always find our strength and refuge in You, O Lord.

In Jesus’ name, we pray.

Amen.

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For a translation that aims to communicate the overall meaning, try Psalm 34 in the Contemporary English Version.

Psalm 103 Prayer: Celebrating God’s Eternal Love

Published on April 2024December 2023 by DaveLeave a comment

Heavenly Father,

In the vast canvas of Your love, we find endless reasons to praise You. You forgive all our sins and heal all our diseases. You redeem our lives from the pit and crown us with love and compassion. You satisfy our desires with good things, renewing our youth like the eagle’s.

Lord, as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is Your love for those who fear You. As far as the east is from the west, so far have You removed our transgressions from us. Like a father has compassion on his children, so You have compassion on those who fear You.

You know how we are formed, remembering that we are dust. Our days are like grass; we flourish like a flower of the field, then the wind blows over it and it is gone. But Your love, O Lord, is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear You, and Your righteousness with their children’s children.

Let us always remember Your precepts and follow Your paths. In Your righteousness and love, guide us each day. In the midst of life’s fleeting moments, let Your eternal love be our constant and our hope.

In Jesus’ name, we pray.

Amen.

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For a translation that aims to communicate the overall meaning, try Psalm 103 in the Contemporary English Version.