In our distress we cry out to You, Lord, For You hear our prayers. We stand at the door and knock, Confident that You will open. Not to excuse our…

Precious God, we cry to You all day long, In the morning we praise Your name, Giving thanks for Your works, For Your mercies, which are new every day. Midday…

Father in Heaven, all glory to You, Who sent Your Son, Jesus, to die in our stead, All glory for that sacrifice, Which opened the way. It is a reminder,…

We are still to know that You are God, Father of light and beauty. We will exalt Your Name this day And forevermore, wherever we stand. You are our Fortress…

A Prayer for Israel Lord God, Yahweh, the Great I Am, When I look at the hatred directed at the people of Israel, I am reminded that they are Your…

Lord, we cry out to You in our trouble, To You alone we cry out. For You hear us in our distress And You come to our aid time and…

Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be thy name forever. With thankful hearts, we behold Your awesome works from the beginning. You are Faithful and True Still moving in the midst…

Oh God, our refuge, We give thanks to You For Your protection and blessing Over our land and our people. You have been our bulwark, Our shelter and hope. Let…

Oh Lord, my God, We have heard of Your mighty deeds of old. How You parted the Red Sea, closed the mouths of lions; How You send fire from heaven…

We have joy only in Your strength, Father God. Attend to our cry for help! You Who heard Hagar in the Wilderness of Beersheba, Hear us in our hour of…

How beautiful are the feet Of those who bring good news, Who proclaim peace, good tidings, And the salvation of the Lord. May our gaze turn to them; May our…

[Editor’s note: on April 30, 2020, as we finished our 30 Days of Prayer and Fasting in the Midst of Covid-19, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Washington) sent out this inspiring…

Well friends, our “30 Days of Prayer in the Midst of Covid-19” comes to an end, and I am rejoicing in the hope that’s to come. You give me hope!…

God of our salvation, Holy Father, We praise You in spirit and truth. May Your kingdom be established in our hearts, Let Your will be done on earth as in…

Dear Heavenly Father. We come asking for Your blessing like Jacob Who wrestled all night and refused to let go Until he received Your promise of a blessing. Today, I…

With one voice we cry out for our country Lord. To You who created the world and everything in it, Who sustains it by Your very Word, Who sent Your…

Father God, we praise You! We trust You; we want to obey Your statutes. In our darkest nights we look to You— In whom there is no darkness. Forgive our…

Dear Lord, In authentic heartfelt communion with You, We open our hearts in prayer. Set our heart right. We are discouraged by the despair And the many afflictions we face….

Holy Father, We come to You with supplications, Asking for a special blessing for our efforts To open up our country and defeat this virus. We do not have all…

Dear Father, Psalm 121:1-2 says, “I will lift up my eyes unto the hills From whence cometh my help. My help comes from You, The Lord who made Heaven and…

Heavenly Father, I thank You for my life today For each day is never promised. I thank You that You are in control Because I know that I certainly am…

You reign on high, Lord— Clothed with majesty and splendor! The clouds are Your chariot; You ride on the wings of the wind (Psalm 104). Like You, there is no…

The Lord reigns on high, Let the nations be glad! For righteousness and justice Are the foundations of His throne. And of His kingdom, there shall be no end. He…

Gracious God, Today, in the unsteadiness of our world, All we can control is how our own heart reacts and responds To what surrounds us. And that “control” comes from…

Dear LORD, For eons of time you have been calling to your children to pay attention To Your precepts.  You have commanded our respect and reverence For Your deity, Your…

Heavenly Father, We humble ourselves before You this day, and We examine our hearts. As David prayed in Psalm 139, today we pray: “Search me, O God, and know my…

Heavenly Father, How grateful we are that You are Emmanuel, God with us. You have promised never to leave or forsake us. You are fighting our battles and working all things…

Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for our CWA leaders— Their many gifts and talents. Lord, we ask you now to anoint them with your Holy Spirit As we commission them…

He is waiting to hear from us; let’s turn to Him today, right now. Father, we remind ourselves just how big You are. History shows us and Scripture tells us,…

This Easter Lord, In the middle of Covid-19, We remember that by Your wounds, we are healed. Heal our Land, Father, Heal us physically (take away this virus) And heal…

Come, let us sing to the Lord; And shout to the Rock of our salvation. Let us cry out for Help, with thanksgiving, For He is our deliverer. He will deliver us from this…

Holy Father, May Your name be revered forever. Blessed is the man who trusts You And embraces Your discipline, Lord. Thank you for loving us enough To help us find…

“For behold, He who forms mountains, And creates the wind, Who declares to man What his thought is, And makes the morning darkness, Who treads the height places of the…

Dear Lord Jesus, You have said that, He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High Will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. We will say of You…

Heavenly Father, As everything in our lives has paused, We refocus upon You at this pivotal juncture In our nation’s history. Our hearts are turned to You For we know…

Heavenly Father, You are El-Elyon, the Sovereign God. You reign supreme over the kingdoms of the earth, Over the leaders of the nations. You are our El-Roi, the God who…

Heavenly Father, Scripture urges us to bring Petitions, prayers and intercessions For all people—for kings and all in authority. Today, we want to humbly lift our president. You have given…

Dear Heavenly Father, We come to You with heavy hearts. We come to You broken in spirit for our nation In need of Your healing touch. We trust in You,…

Father, we are in a time of global distress; We are mindful that so many have lost everything: Jobs, homes, family members.  Everything we hear On the news frightens us…

Father God, You are our Sovereign Lord, The King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. You made the heavens and the earth By Your great power and outstretched arm;…

Lord, In Philippians 4:6-7 Your Word says, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of…

Gracious Lord and King, May your right hand be exalted! Your help is never late; Your grace, our only hope. We praise You For Your wondrous works. We love You…

Blessed is the man, and nation, who fears the Lord, Who walks in His ways, and remembers His statutes Even and especially in uncertain times. It shall be well with…

Gracious Lord and Father, we praise You; Your Kingdom we exalt on earth, as in heaven, It is Your will we seek to do and not our own. We are…

Anoint me with the oil of gladness In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Let the words of my mouth and the deeds of my hands Be…

O Lord, our God, You are great! All Your works are done in wisdom, They are perfect and beyond reproach. Who can pass judgment over you? There is none like…

Vindicate us, O Lord— Heavenly Father, come to our rescue. When enemies assail us and keep us under threat, We trust not in our own schemes, but in You. They…

Precious Lord and Ruler Omnipotent, You build up and You tear down, The king’s heart is in Your hand; It is why through You alone, we seek deliverance. Your deeds…

Lord of Heaven and Earth, With our most fervent plea We approach Your throne of grace On behalf of the faithful in this land. We recognized it is for freedom…

Lord, we give You thanks For the marvelous works You have performed since the beginning. They will forever be proclaimed! Thank You for Your faithfulness And patience for man in…

Father, Maker, and Designer of all Seen and unseen things, You created us in our mother’s womb With purpose and longings. You designed us to fit together So that two…

O let us taste and see that You are good, Lord; Help us to trust in You and the promises You have given to us through Your Word. Blessed is…

To You, oh Lord, we lift up our souls. For You are good — ready to forgive Those who call upon Your Name. And so, we call upon Thee, Yahweh….

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace, You deserve all praise and honor; In You all things hold together. Therefore, to You we lift our voices. As…

All hail King Jesus! All hail Emmanuel! We thank You, Lord, For the glorious day of Your coming. You have been and continue to be Through every season of life…

Holy Father, we pray for the new Congress. Even now as they prepare, we pray a blessing over them. Grant them wisdom and a sense of duty, honor, and The…

Precious Father, praise and honor to Your name. How thankful we are for freedom and peace! It is a grace we do not deserve; It has been paid at the…

Oh Lord, to rest in Your Sovereign grace; This is our aim. So, in faith, we work at steady pace Inviting You to ignite a flame That light may in…

Pardon our guilt LORD, for Our sin is great. Teach us Your ways, for We are humbled by Your grace. Let our soul abide in You, Soaking up the teachings…

We give thanks to You, O God, with our whole heart; We will glorify Your name forever, For great is Your steadfast love and grace towards us; You have delivered…

Father in heaven, We never forget You are the Great “I Am,” The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, The Alpha and Omega, First and Last. Remember Your people, Oh God! Remember…

To You, Oh Lord, we lift our voice In prayer and supplication (with thanksgiving) Knowing that the very air we breathe Comes from Your command. In You alone we trust….

Lord, When all hope in human skill disappears, And the learned proclaim with their sneers: “Miracles don’t exist, that’s clear!” We, the “foolish ones,” know You hear. So, we stoutly…

Praise, glory, and honor be unto You, Jehovah Jireh! Speak to us, as You spoke at Mt. Sinai. May our songs, declaring the goodness of Your works, Be heard in…

Gracious Lord, thank You for this day. Thank You for Your breath of life. Thank You, Lord, for Your Living Word, By Whom we have eternal life. Thank You for…

Sovereign Lord, There will be a new year Only if You allow it In Your mercy and goodness towards all. Glory to Your Name; For Your ways are perfect. Your…

Oh Lord, Our God, Your Majestic Holiness Fills us with joy Throughout the Christmas season. Your wondrous works displayed On that day in Bethlehem Keep our hearts and minds engaged…

Oh Lord, our God, Keenly aware of our blessed state, We come before You with grateful hearts, Full of humility and awareness of Your goodness. May Your name be praised…

In You, O Lord, we trust and take refuge. When all else is unreliable and enemies assail us, Be to us a Rock of refuge, That we may stand firm…

Gracious Father, How glorious are your works! The colors of the sky are such a wonderful Reflection of Your mighty deeds. There is none like You. This we know to…

Oh Lord, behold our affliction For the suffering of our people. What sorrow afflicts us at the sight Of what is happening in our country. We groan for the victimized…

We come running to You, oh Lord. Turning our eyes from the distress around us, We focus on You alone, The Author and Sustainer of our faith. In You only,…

All-loving God, Creator, Savior, You are our safety and refuge. Provider, Sustainer, All-forgiving Father, We lay all our anxieties before You. With a thankful heart, conscious That all is a…

Father and Lord, All glory unto You, the Merciful One. If it had not been for You, the Sovereign One, We would have perished long ago. How many have risen…

Courage, Lord! Give us courage; Courage based on confidence, Not on ourselves, but on who You are: Our Rock of eternal salvation.

You meant it all for good; All of it — for our sake and Your glory. Like the sound of a thousand raindrops, We sing, “Thank You.”

When words are hard to come by, And our prayers never pass our throats; When we continue to sink Beneath an ocean of distress,

Lord of all created — visible and invisible — We thank You for this undeserved moment, The morning sunrise, cool temperature, The fresh scent of the approaching spring.

Good Lord and Master, May Your name and the sacrifice of Your Son Jesus Christ Be forever praised on Earth As it is in Heaven.

Oh Lord, Our God, Our Refuge and Safe Passage, Forgive us our selfish wants, As we ignore You, the greatest treasure.

Great “I Am,” Lord and Master, We have no confidence in our own virtue But rely on Your moving Spirit within us To know everything that is good and true…

Lost no more, I stand amazed On Solid Rock, while others fade, Vying forever to proclaim Eternal life in Jesus’ Name.

Lord, we cry out to You For wisdom, for guidance And for discernment As we select our leaders.

Gracious Heavenly Father, We lift our voices in thanksgiving For Your inspiring, all-sufficient, Life-giving Word.

Eternal Father, You are from everlasting to everlasting. You created us from our mother’s womb. We praise You!

Lord Jesus, Teach us to count our days. We are but for a moment; Your Word endureth forever.

Almighty God, Redeemer, King, Have mercy on us, weak and heavy laden Sinners in need of redemption and salvation, A people bearing the scars of rebellion.

Wonderful, caring Father, We beseech You, Grant us the wisdom You have promised to those who ask.

Lord, we pray for peace. We pray for all peoples Of the world You created, Your image on Earth.

Dearest Lord and Father, We grieve for our brethren; We grieve for our children; We grieve for our land.

Father God, Creator, King, We thank you. Who, but you, loves unconditionally, The rebellious at heart?

Gracious Lord, God of glory and peace, Forgive us our sins. We have failed You, Most Holy One.

Your Law, O Lord, is perfect. Your statues wise and sweet to the heart. Your precepts are good; They keep our feet from stumbling. Blessed is the nation that trusts…

Make haste, O God, to deliver us – Our hope, our way, our strength. Let those who hate Your truth be put to shame. Let them grow weary and tired…

As we gather to eat with family, We’re thankful for the day-to-day gift, But we recognize the best present, Is at Your heavenly table we’ll one day sit. What’s more,…

Precious Lord and Most high God, You are our Refuge And Safe Haven.

Gracious Lord, We come to you with hearts filled with wonder. We praise You as the Timeless One Who entered Time to save us from the Eternal consequences of our…

Our Father in heaven, Most holy Creator, God, King, Redeemer, Sustainer, Blessed be Your name now and forevermore. As the preacher says, Command what You will, Lord, And will what…

Creator God, our Maker, We praise You for we are Fearfully and wonderfully made (Unbelievably) in Your very image.

Oh Lord, how majestic is Your Name in all the Earth! Your glory overwhelms us. Your good deeds are all around us. How can we escape Your greatness?

Our Father in heaven, Teach us to pray. Transform our hearts To desire nothing more than Your presence.

While we live, we shall praise You, Lord. Blessed are the people who put their trust Not in the might of their armies or political prowess, But who put their…

We extol You, Oh Lord, Creator of heaven and earth, Giver of life and Conqueror of death.

God Almighty, El Shaddai; Creator, Mighty and Strong, Elohim; Lord, Adonai; Yahweh … We stand in awe of Your works And thank You for Your mercies. The earth is filled…

Holy God, Our Father in heaven, Blessed be Your Name now and forever more. Incline Your ears to us. In thanksgiving we pray For the plight of women in our…

Our Father, Give us our daily provision of mercy and kindness. Help us to number our days so that we may walk in fear of You. We thank You, Lord,…

Lord, we praise You For Your justice and mercy. You are slow to anger And overflow with love. Your law is perfect, Your judgments beyond reproach; Your testimonies are sure,…

Wonderful, Merciful, Graceful Lord, Hallowed be Thy Name! May Your Words be cherished Through the ages. Your statutes, oh Lord, Are more valuable than gold. They bring life, And that,…

Dear Lord, our King, As we see America tumbling down To complete blindness and moral chaos, We turn to You. The Scriptures tell us the way to redemption Is to…

Our Father in Heaven, We come before you today Making our requests known to You With thanksgiving and praise. We pray for fathers in our nation, The ones You have…

Lord of all, how we worship You, Lifting Your Name above all others And proclaiming Your mighty deeds From generation to generation.

Teach us to pray, oh Lord, Teach us to pray. How we long to be in Your presence, To behold Your majesty and love.

Who shall stand in judgment of Your judgments, oh Lord? You are holy, Your ways unsearchable, Your purposes beyond reproach.

Dear Lord and Abba, Father May Your name be forever praised and Proclaimed in all the earth. You alone are Holy and just!

Forgive us most gracious Father, We have committed grave sins. We have tried to make ourselves gods, Betraying the most basic of Your commandments.

Glory in the highest; Our Savior reigns! For there is no other Name on earth, Or above or below, to whom every knee should bow… But to Yours, the Great…

Today’s prayer is an excerpt from the invocation delivered by Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Billy Graham’s Evangelistic Association Crusade on New York City, July 18, 1957:

A prayer of thanksgiving to the God Who has shed His grace upon America. It because of Your grace and love for mankind That we are not consumed in Your…

Our God and Creator, In 1776 America was a national experiment of freedoms the world had never seen before, and You have kept Your hands on us since then. You…

Today, Lord, we want to offer a prayer for the family, That magnificent unit of Your design, when you proclaim that glorious day, That “Man shall leave his mother and…

We cry out for our nation, We cry out for those in deep need, In this new year, O Lord We pray that a spirit of service And love for…

Make us one. Make us one. Make us one undivided body. Lord, we need Your help! Our country is divided along racial lines now more than it has been in…

Great God, We lift our voices on behalf of our country, America. Who are we that You should think of us and even care for us? You are the God…

Dear Heavenly Father, Look upon us with Your mercy. Hear the desperate cry of those who are willing to acknowledge You. Father, we do not ask You for more “stuff”…

Loving Father, we give You thanks With a word, a song, service or poem, yea with our whole lives We praise You, Who created everything, You Who are from everlasting…

A prayer of unity we bring to You today, Lord, For we overflow with Your undeserved love, Your care and compassion, Your slowness to anger, and Your quickness to forgive….

Mighty God, we give you thanks, For Your provision and direction, For Your sovereignty and wisdom, For the numerous blessings You have bestowed on our land. Holy is Your name!

Precious Father, You are our dwelling place, Our refuge and safe haven. From generation to generation we turn to You For there is none other in Heaven or Earth –…

How lovely is Your presence, O Lord, Creator of the universe! In You we have fullness of spirit and light, How grateful we are of your great mercy. That You…

We lift up our eyes to the heavens, Knowing that our help comes only from You, O Lord. We trust neither in armies, nor political leaders; Nor does our trust…

From the depths of despair, O Lord, [We] call for your help. Hear [our] cry, O Lord. Pay attention to [our] prayer.

We lift up our children, O God. How we are filled with hope when We read of the incredible love with Which You treated them.

Precious Father, this day we bring a prayer of thanksgiving for Thee. For Your wondrous works are numerous around us

We cry out for Your justice and mercy, O Lord, our God! Your judgments are righteous; Your statutes benevolent. You are the hope of the poor and oppressed. We cry…

What wonderful mysteries You have hidden for us In Your Creation, O Heavenly Master. The wonder of it all brings awe to our minds And our spirits.

Dear Father God, These are definitely the times that try man’s soul, but when we have You to turn to, it makes it so much easier to live day by…

Eyes to see And ears to hear. That is our prayer today Most gracious LORD and Father. We are in such desperate need of Your counsel.

O precious Lord and Heavenly Father, May all seek Your face, day and night. May America be a nation that will forever Proclaim, “In God We Trust” with boldness and…

Do not cast us off, O God, Do not leave us to our own devices. We ask for forgiveness for our multiple sins. And today, especially, for the sin of…

We Praise Thee, Oh God! May all Americans praise You, For who You Are Indeed, may all the Earth glorify Your Name. Rich and poor, low and high, Whatever our…

How stubborn we can be! Be merciful, Oh Lord. … We follow our own plans Instead of Yours. Forgive us.

Heavenly King and God, Blessed are those who dwell in Your presence, For in it there is joy and peace, Calm and serenity. What mysteries You hold, To give freely…

Do not keep silent, oh Lord; Do not let us mishandle Your Name. We accept Your perfect will, And we pray Thy will be done In America and all the…

Words fail us as we try to convey our love and dependence on You, oh Precious Father. As the Psalmist, we look up to the hills and find that our…

With our whole hearts we seek You, Lord, For Your ways are marvelous. Who makes the clouds His chariot, And walks on the wings of the wind? Who laid the…

Abba, Father, we praise Your Name! We give you thanks for the men and women Who serve in our military. We pray your protection over them and their families.

Our Father in Heaven. Your Name be praised forever. Thy will be done on earth, as in heaven. In thanksgiving we approach You with all humility. Knowing that we depend…

Oh Sovereign God, Who knows all and loves all, Praise be to Your name! We cry out for Your heart; For a heart that loves You above all, And our…

Father, help us to focus our eyes on eternity. May we see the world through Your eyes, As opposed to seeing through worldly eyes.

Oh Father, We are a nation turning rapidly away from You. We deserve Your judgment. But You promise that when Your people pray, seek Your face, humble ourselves, turn from…

Lord, we worship You and praise You. We thank You for Your continued protection from terrorist attacks upon America.

We thank you, oh God, by Whom and through Whom all things are created, for Your mercy and grace towards us. You have been patient and gentle, slow to anger,…

Our Father… To Whom all glory is due. Forgive us. For we have lost our way and our faith, So that we can no longer see clearly The Hand that…