Daily Prayer Guide July 15-21
July 15, 2024
"If any of you need wisdom, ask God, whose very nature is to give to everyone without a second thought, without keeping score. Wisdom will certainly be given to those who ask." - James 1:5 (CEB)
Prayer: God, I come before you seeking wisdom. Just as people ask questions every day, I ask for your guidance and understanding in my life. Help me to recognize your presence in the midst of my daily struggles and to trust that you will provide the answers I need. Grant me the courage to seek your wisdom and the patience to listen for your voice. Amen.
July 16, 2024
"God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him won’t perish but will have eternal life. God didn’t send his Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through him." - John 3:16-17 (CEB)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for sending Jesus to save us. I acknowledge my need for Jesus in my life, recognizing that only through Him can I find true hope and salvation. Help me to live each day in the light of your love and to share this love with others in my community. May our church be a beacon of your grace and truth, drawing others to the salvation found in Jesus. Amen.
July 17, 2024
"The wages that sin pays are death, but God’s gift is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." - Romans 6:23 (CEB)
Prayer: Lord, I confess my sins before you and acknowledge the separation they cause between us. Thank you for the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ. Help me to turn away from sin and to embrace the new life you offer. Strengthen our church to be a place of healing and redemption, where broken lives are restored through your grace. Amen.
July 18, 2024
"But God shows his love for us, because while we were still sinners Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8 (CEB)
Prayer: Father God, thank you for your promise of redemption even in the midst of our failings. You have not left us in our sin, but have provided a way through Jesus. Help me to trust in your plan for my life and to follow Jesus wholeheartedly. Empower our church to stand firm against the schemes of the enemy and to proclaim the victory we have in Christ. Amen.
July 19, 2024
"So then, if anyone is in Christ, that person is part of the new creation. The old things have gone away, and look, new things have arrived!" - 2 Corinthians 5:17 (CEB)
Prayer: Lord Jesus, I thank you for the new life you have given me. Transform my heart and mind so that I may live fully in your love and grace. Let our church be a place where lives are transformed by your presence, and where we support one another in our spiritual growth. May your Spirit renew us daily, leading us into your new and unknown future. Amen.
July 20, 2024
"This is how the love of God is revealed to us: God has sent his only Son into the world so that we can live through him." - 1 John 4:9 (CEB)
Prayer: Gracious God, thank you for revealing your love to us through Jesus. Help me to live in your love each day, allowing it to flow through me to others. Empower our church to be a community of love and compassion, reaching out to those in need and showing them the love of Christ. May your love transform our community and bring healing and hope to all who encounter it. Amen.
July 21, 2024
"I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. And the life that I now live in my body, I live by faith, indeed, by the faithfulness of God’s Son, who loved me and gave himself for me." - Galatians 2:20 (CEB)
Prayer: Dear Lord, I surrender my life to you. May Christ live in me and guide my every thought and action. Strengthen my faith and help me to live boldly for you. Let our church be filled with your Spirit, that we may be your hands and feet in the world. Use us to bring your light and hope to those around us, and may your will be done in our lives and in our community. Amen.