June 29, 2015: A Daily Disciple
Lord Jesus, When I am a less than enthusiastic follower, Please refresh me in my zeal. When I am hurting or need forgiveness, In Your love, please help me heal. When I am blessed with accomplishment or well-being, May gratitude be what I feel. Amen.
June 28, 2015: Following Jesus
Lord Jesus, to a world in need of a Shepherd You came; may I follow You and never go astray. Amen.
June 27, 2015: To Spread God’s Word
Lord Jesus, You spread the Gospel message Without computer, car, or phone. In my interactions, please help me To make Your message known. Amen.
June 26, 2015: Dependent on the Lord
Heavenly Father, As a child dependent On You for every care, Please help me to become A sign of the love You bear. For the blessings of faith To live and share, With gratitude I come to You Who hear my every prayer. Amen.
June 25, 2015: To Know God’s Love
To know the love of God, Do I need to look far? A glorious sunrise and glistening dew, Songbirds and a summer breeze, Snowcapped mountains against an azure backdrop: Creation allows me to see The love of God, our Creator.
June 24, 2015: Lord, Constantly with Me
Lord Jesus, In the sunlight and shade of summer days, May I know You are always with me; As You, Lord, are constant in love and faith, Please grant whatever help I may need. Amen.
June 23, 2015: Prayer for Brighter Days
Lord Jesus, When worries or anxieties cloud my outlook, Please bring me brighter days Through greater faith in Your care for me. When I encounter others in need of compassion, Please help me to brighten their days And reflect my faith in You. Amen.
June 22, 2015: Lord, You Know Me
Loving Lord Jesus, Who noticed the merest touch to Your cloak, I give You thanks that I need never fear Being lost in the crowd of people coming to You. Beyond the words spoken, You know people’s hearts, And I give You thanks that You always hear My needs even beyond the prayers I bring to You. Amen.
June 21, 2015: Father’s Day Prayer
Loving Father, Please bless fathers with patience to teach repeatedly, both gentleness and strength as young eyes look up to them, and the grace to love unconditionally. Please bless grandfathers as they give their love to generations, share the wisdom of experience, and find delight as grandchildren discover the wonders around them. Please bless godfathers and others who serve as role models in what they say and do, who pray for children dear to them, and share faith in Your eternal care. Amen.
June 20, 2015: Pleasing in the Lord’s Sight
Lord Jesus, You are our glorious Light; may all that I do today be pleasing in Your sight. Amen.
June 19, 2015: To Be Courageous
Lord Jesus, When it would be easier to look the other way Than to do what I can to turn things around, Please grant me courage. Amen.
June 18, 2015: Summer Prayer for Children
Heavenly Father, please keep within Your special care Children on summer vacation from school. In their time spent outdoors, may they see Your glory. In their play, may they grow in strength. In their freedom, may they be safe their adventures. Amen.
June 17, 2015: Unfailing Love
Lord, when I feel abandoned, please increase my faith in Your unfailing love. Amen.
June 16, 2015: Reminded of Miracles
Of the miracle at a Cana wedding feast, The celebrations of summer remind. May I find joy, Lord, because You came To share life with us, the lost to find. Amen.
June 15, 2015: Bringing Out the Best
God, just as You accept me as I am, yet challenge me to be better, please grant me the grace to help bring out the best in others.
June 14, 2015: Thankfully Set Free
Lord Jesus, For life endowed with human dignity And freedom to worship You, I give You thanks and celebrate. For liberty to follow You And freedom from sin You won, I pray with gratitude and praise. Amen.
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.