June 13, 2015: Confident in the Lord
Heavenly Father, I pray that when I turn to You in prayer, I will remain faithful that You will not turn away. Amen.
Friday, June 12: Sacred Heart Prayer
Loving Savior,
I come to You with heavy heart,
For the sins You bore for me.
With love You sacrificed Yourself,
Even though I am unworthy.
Lord Jesus,
I come to You, who know the pain
Of the death that You endured.
No suffering of mine compares,
With Yours, O Sacred Heart most pure.
Amen.
June 12, 2015: Sacred Heart Prayer
Loving Savior, I come to You with heavy heart, For the sins You bore for me. With love You sacrificed Yourself, Even though I am unworthy. Lord Jesus, I come to You, who know the pain Of the death that You endured. No suffering of mine compares, With Yours, O Sacred Heart most pure. Amen.
June 11, 2015: An Enthusiastic Follower
Jesus, You counted on Saint Peter to respond exuberantly. Please forgive me for the times of unenthusiastic response to Your gift of faith. Amen.
June 10, 2015: How to Live in Holiness
Lord, You came as light into the world, As cherished hours of daylight suggest. May I more clearly see how to live As I seek to abide in grace and holiness. Amen.
June 9, 2015: Finding Ways to Serve
Lord Jesus, You chose Your disciples, despite their human faults. In my strengths and weaknesses, may I find ways to serve You. Amen.
June 8, 2015: Asking in Faith
Lord, I give You thanks and praise, yet come to You in need. In Your name, I ask; in Your promises, I believe. Amen.
June 7, 2015: Jesus, Who Came for All People
Loving God, like the rainbow that reminds us of Your promises, please help people of every race and color to give You glory. Amen
June 6, 2015: Receiving God’s Blessings
Loving Father, today I pray in gratitude for reminders Of Your invitations to grow in faith. May I be open to receive the blessings Of your love revealed in summer days. Amen.
June 5, 2015: Drawing Closer to the Lord
Lord, You have walked before me, showing me the way. When I lag behind, please help me draw closer to You. Amen.
June 4, 2015: Fulfilling God’s Purpose
Love is the reason for all of Creation; Love is the purpose for which You made me. In Your goodness, You created each person. Through each one, You can work wonders. Father, I give You thanks.
June 3, 2015: Open to Possibilities
Blessed Virgin Mary, you responded with faith that, with God, all things are possible. Please join me in prayer that I will be open to possibilities in God’s plan for me. Amen.
June 2, 2015: As Summer Emerges
Heavenly Father, Please open my heart these summery days So that Your love may be more visible in me, As beautifully as a monarch emerging From its chrysalis. If at times my outlook is clouded by concerns, Help me to weather the storms And remember to look for the rainbow. In the warmth of shining sun, May my faith become more fervent, Not parched but bathed in Your light. Amen.
June 1, 2015: To See God’s Gifts
Lord, You are light, given that all might see. May I see God’s gifts in the people around me. Amen.
May 31, 2015: Prayer to the Holy Trinity
O God, my heavenly Father, To You, I come as child adoring For every marvel, You have made. May who I am now and will become Give You glory, gratitude, and praise. Jesus, Son in the Fathers being, In You, is mercy and compassion, For You came as Savior and friend. May all that I do reflect Your love To those whose brokenness love can mend. Holy Spirit, One with Father and Son, Through You, come inspiration and grace To live in faith and heaven seek. May my heart and soul and mind rejoice In the forgiveness that sets me free. Amen.
May 30, 2015: Grateful Follower
Lord, the sacrifice You made is without compare; for Your unending love, I come to You in grateful prayer. Amen.
May 29, 2015: A Living Sign
Loving Father, As I gaze upon the new life That blossoms forth in springtime, May my life be for others A sign of Your love. Amen.
May 28, 2015: With Glorious Potential
Heavenly Father, I give You thanks for glorious potential. The caterpillar within a cocoon emerges from the chrysalis as a butterfly, yet the transformation cannot compare with the resurrection You desire for me. Buds appear on trees following winter’s dormancya reminder faith, too, can blossom. Loving Father, please help me to grow, to change, and to become the person you want me to be. Amen.
May 27, 2015: In Humble Praise
Gentle breezes and ocean currents, Tiny beginnings of new life and whole galaxies: Your plan is far greater than we can imagine. Father, I worship You. Amen.
May 26, 2015: Lord of Heaven and Earth
Lord Jesus, today I pray in gratitude for all that You taught by sharing in our humanity. May I one day see You in the fullness of Your divinity. Amen.
May 25, 2015: Prayer for Those Who Seek Peace
Lord Jesus, I ask for your blessing Upon all who seek peace. For those bearing the heavy burdens of war With the hope that peace will soon be restored; For all who have been wounded or given their lives In conflicts of any kind; For families, where children learn How to resolve and how to respect differences; And for all who are worried or anxious today, Who long for peace of mind and heart, I pray that they will come to know The peace that is Your gift. Amen.
May 24, 2015: Light of Faith
Risen Lord, wherever I journey on Earth, may Your Holy Spirit within me shine for others to see. Amen.
May 23, 2015: To Love with All My Heart
Loving Father, forgive me for the times that I am half-hearted in prayer, although You are deserving of all my love. Amen.
May 22, 2015: Lord, You Are with Us
Lord Jesus, I give You thanks, For You have kept Your promise to remain with us. In the people with whom we share our lives, We can see Your face. When we need direction, You are there to guide us, if only we follow the signs. When we need encouragement, We can always come to You. In times of painful uncertainty, You remain steadfast in Your love and understanding. Lord, You know my every care and dream; May I remain always with You. Amen.
May 21, 2015: For a Faith-Filled Outlook
Blessed Virgin Mary, please pray for me. When events threaten to change my outlook, And not in the best of ways, Please pray that I will always see Your Son In His loving constancy. Amen.
May 20, 2015: To See God’s Greatness
Blessed Virgin Mary, please pray that I will come to see the greatness of all things that God desires for me. Amen.
May 19, 2015: Prayer for Hope
Lord Jesus, while I pray with hope in life eternal, I ask for the grace to bring hope in this world, wherever I can. Where there is violence, I hope for peace. Where people are suffering the aftermath of storms, I hope for calmness in weather and in hearts. For all who are suffering the loss of a loved one, of a job, of health, or any loss, please lead them to renewed hope where it will be found through Your grace. Amen.
May 18, 2015: To Do What God Desires
Lord, Although You taught that faith can move mountains, Sometimes, it’s hard to believe. How often, in prayer, have I asked that my will be done And then missed opportunities to do what You desire for me. Please help me to have faith and to spread faith. Amen.
May 17, 2015: Jesus, I Turn to You
For Your help when I am in pain, For hope greater than despair Jesus, I turn to You. For comfort when I am lonely, For happiness though it seems far away Jesus, I turn to You. For direction at every crossroad, For faith when I am afraid Jesus, I turn to You. For forgiveness when I fail, For peace that is Your gift Jesus, I turn to You. For openness to the fullness of grace, For a heart overflowing with love Jesus, I turn to You. Amen.
May 16, 2015: For the Vulnerable
Heavenly Father, For all who are suffering, I pray For spiritual comfort anew. For those who feel helpless, I pray For the wisdom to turn to You. Amen.