December 12, 2023: 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.
December 11, 2023: Prayer with the Virgin Mary
Blessed Virgin Mary, handmaid of the Lord, please join me as I pray that I will serve Him well and yet hand Jesus the burdens He longs to take away. Amen.
December 10, 2023: Light for All to See
May candles on the Advent wreath and lights on the Christmas tree Remind me that You are Light for the world, Shining here and for eternity. Amen.
December 9, 2023: Precious Time
Gracious Father, In this Advent time, may I see more clearly That you created me with purpose in Your plan. Thank You for giving me the time to serve You By helping others in whatever ways I can. Amen.
December 8, 2023: To Be Like Mary
Lord, when Your will is shown to me, As to the Virgin Mary, May I answer, “Let it be done,” And treasure the blessings that come to be. Wherever I may journey, As did the Virgin Mary, May my words reflect to others The gift of Your love growing within me. You were born unto the world As to the Virgin Mary, May I turn to You in faith, my Savior, Like a child reaching up in need. Searching anxiously for You As did Joseph and Mary, May I come to where You are found, Although at times I somehow fail to see. When I bring concerns to You, As did the Virgin Mary, May I heed the words at Cana To do in faith whatever You tell me. Amen.
December 7, 2023: In Time of Waiting
Loving Savior, In this season of preparation, Please help me never to be too busy To notice Your promptings in my life. Like Mary and Joseph, Help me to journey forward At times when I would rather stay put. When Christmas comes, Please be with me as I rejoice In all the ways You come into my life. Amen.
December 6, 2023: Spirit of Giving
Saint Nicholas, Giver of God’s gifts and His helping hand, Please pray that children will eagerly receive The spirit of giving You help us to know, Rooted in faith and generosity. Amen.
December 5, 2023: Rekindled Faith in You
Loving Savior, Through the blessings of this holy time, May rekindled faith in You Bring rejoicing that You have come To light our world with hope renewed. Amen.
December 4, 2023: The Gift of Faith’s Mystery
Heavenly Father, Your eternal plan surpasses my understanding, and yet the mystery is a gift. I give You thanks that whatever happens, there is hope; when loved ones are snatched away, the love remains; disaster can bring people together; it is possible to cry tears of both sadness and joy; You have created what science can only discover; and in Your plan, I matter. Please bring me to the day in heavenly glory when I will no longer ask You anything but only rejoice with joy that will be unending! Amen.
December 3, 2023: As Advent Begins
Lord, in this Advent season, May I wait with hope renewed, For Your birth gave every reason To have faith in You. In this time of preparation, May I grow in readiness To share Your gentleness and patience, Signs of Your love for us. The candles on an Advent wreath Remind me that You are light; May I have faith that all I need Is already in Your sight. Amen.
December 2, 2023: Hope in the Lord
Lord Jesus, As I look around me and see a world in need, Please help me to look also for signs of Your glory. Amen.
December 1, 2023: For Every Opportunity
Heavenly Father, I give You thanks That in every time and circumstance You place within eternity The potential of each moment— A lifetime opportunity. Amen.
November 30, 2023: Treasured Love
Coming Savior, in my heart I treasure the love You give with overflowing measure. Amen.
November 29, 2023: Prayer for the Gift of Peace
Lord, In this time of devotion and prayer, I ask for grace to receive The peace that comes from You alone, Your gift to those who believe. Amen.
November 28, 2023: Safe in the Lord
Lord Jesus, who calmed wind and waves, Please help me when I doubt or fear To have faith in Your protection And comfort because You are near. Amen.
November 27, 2023: Ever in the Lord’s Care
Lord, You invite me to come in prayer; please shelter me in Your constant care. Amen.
November 26, 2023: Prayer for Peace on Christ King Sunday
Loving Lord Jesus, With the celebration of Your Kingdom Heralded and now at hand, May your abiding love be felt By people in every land. You came for all the world, Inviting everyone to believe; May the love You abundantly give Be joyfully received. You came as Savior and King, In Your compassion, people freeing; May I welcome You openly And in my deepest being. Amen.
November 25, 2023: To Humbly Serve Him
Lord Jesus, On this day, may I seek to follow You, To the best of my ability. Please bless me in every effort I make To do Your will with humility. Amen.
November 24, 2023: Closeness to the Lord
Blessed Virgin Mary, I come to you In Your closeness to the Lord Jesus. Please pray that I draw nearer to our Savior, Life-giving Bread who came to feed us. Amen.
November 23, 2023: Thanksgiving Prayer
On this day, may I put aside Cares that weigh on heart or mind, Allowing room for happiness And gratitude, for I am blessed. In the traditions handed down, May insightfulness be found, Recalling now the desire for peace Shared together at harvest feast. For loved ones here and gone before, I pray and yet one thing more: Lord, who showed us how to live, Much thankfulness to You I give. Amen.
November 22, 2023: Prayer for Travelers
On our journey of faith, Lord, You are with us wherever we go. Please keep travelers safe As highways and byways lead them To the embrace of loved ones waiting. When they depart again for home, Godspeed along the way. May the happiness of time together Stay within their hearts. Lord, may every mile here on Earth Bring us closer to You. Amen.
November 21, 2023: A Peaceful Heart
Lord, Jesus, Please open my heart to Your peace When I am anxious about many things. Please help me in my struggles to see The hope that greater faith in You brings. Amen.
November 20, 2023: In the Lord’s Abiding Love
Lord, thank You for inviting me to follow You And for the times You wait for me to catch up. Learning from You, may I be patient with others, A visible sign of the love You envelop. Amen.
November 19, 2023: World Day of the Poor
Lord Jesus, Who want us to care for the poor as You do, please inspire more sharing with those in need. For all who lack food, shelter, and clean water, May awareness and desire to help increase. Amen.
November 18, 2023: To See Things God’s Way
Heavenly Father, Whenever I feel alone in the world, And unsure of what You’re asking of me, May the faith that You are with me still Replace inquietude with peace.
November 17, 2023: To Live in Dignity
Father in heaven, I look up to You, Knowing that, instead of looking down on me, You have created wondrous potential To live in grace and human dignity. Amen.
November 16, 2023: Grace Throughout This Day
Lord, please give me grace throughout this day, For with Your blessing I hope to succeed In trusting more fully in Your love, come what may, Bringing more faith to a world in need. Amen.
November 15, 2023: Lord, My Strength
Almighty Father, who are gentle, too, When I am weak, may I find strength in You. On the greatness of Your love may I depend, Who seek the lost and the broken mend. Amen.
November 14, 2023: Love and Forgiveness
Lord Jesus, When I am tempted to say unkind words In the heat of anger; When I find it harder to forgive Than to give an icy stare or the cold shoulder; When I fail to show warmth To someone in need, Please melt my heart with Your love. Amen.
November 13, 2023: To Live Generously
Lord, please help me to do all that I can, For You have taught me to live generously, Praying for others in their need, Forgiving without being asked, Loving despite human frailty and faults, And sharing the blessings You have given to me. Amen.