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16 weeks ago, I embarked on an idea that I could document excerpts from my daily prayers. This has been both challenging and amazing. I love the dialogue that has been initiated both online and offline. Sadly, I will not be able to consistently continue my intended 37-week run at this time. [...]

Go back over your life with Jesus. Ask him to let you know your sins, disorder, temptation. Ask him to help you get your life in order.
Lord, I am already pricked at the mere thought of asking you to draw all of my secrets and sin into the light that I might face them. I [...]

Go back over your life with Jesus. Ask him to let you know your sins, disorder, temptation. Ask him to help you get your life in order.
Jesus, I have been guilty of compartmentalizing. Put in a box and tuck it away. Feel nothing. Protect self. Move on.
The problem with this [...]

Go back over your life with Mary. Ask her to let you know your sins, disorder, temptation. Ask her to help you get your life in order.
Lord, I don’t hold to the Catholic tradition of praying to saints for direction. I come to you and ask that you put your finger on the [...]

In John 8:1-11 and Luke 7:36-50, you have Jesus forgiving. Put yourself in those scenes and tell Jesus your feelings.
Lord, I try not to be judgmental of others but I know I have a latent tendency to. As an example, I have been guilty of judging smokers, divorcees, and addicts. I am no [...]

In Hebrews 7:25 it says Jesus is always praying for you. Show some gratitude.
Lord, thank you for interceding for me. These past few weeks have challenged my prayer time and my time with you. Thank you for speaking for me where I am not eloquent enough to. Amen.

In John 17:20, Jesus promises to pray for you. When has this been evident in your life?
The good days. The bad days when at the end, it’s not so bad. The lonely days where I’m reminded that I’m not alone. The thankful days when a whisper is so loud that I experienced [...]

Luke 22:32, Jesus to Peter: “I have prayed for you.” Jesus says and does the same for you. When was it?
Lord, there are times when I don’t know what to say before you.  I kneel to express thankfulness or to ask something of you and words just won’t come.  During those times when [...]

Think of people who have prayed for you. Show your gratitude.
Lord, I can consider my mother prayed for me and solicited prayers for me when I was a child.  I can also consider people who I have asked to pray for me in different circumstances of my life.  And then I can consider [...]

Romans 8:14-39 tells you who God is and who God wants to be for you.
Lord, you say that nothing can separate me from you. Nothing. I dwell there for the rest of my days until I see you. Amen.

Read Isaiah 43:1. What you are in the sight of God is what you are, no more, no less. Can you rest in that?
Dad, I long to see myself (and others) daily through your eyes of unconditional love. I am still learning the freedom and rest in that fact. I rest there more today. Amen. [...]

Psalm 32 is true. Is it about you?
“Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity, Lord. This past week I have been musing on my sin and your eternal forgiveness. It’s amazing to read one Psalm of David and how he is full of despair followed another [...]

Isaiah 59 is sobering. Reflect on it.
Lord, surely your arm is not too short to save us. This chapter is so negative in reality but you offer redemption at the same time. This chapter is our time now. How many hearts hate the mere mention of you, Lord. Your people are [...]

Psalm 38 is sobering. Reflect on it.
Lord, “I confess my iniquity. I am troubled by my sin.” I can relate to the words of David. Obviously his heart is breaking because he has realized his sin fully. I know what it’s like to be there and feel so far [...]

Galatians 5:19-25 is sobering. Reflect on it.
Lord, your word is sobering and this is one of the most powerful mirrors you’ve given me. I read so much of the first half and see myself while wondering whose son I really am. But then I read the second half and see me too and [...]