Life Situations
Praying with Joy in all Circumstances
Have you every wondered how to pray with joy even when you’re in stressful circumstances where you say to God, “You’ve got to be kidding me! I’m supposed to be joyful in this?” Here is a poem prayer for you from gifter writer Merissa Lee Kelley that’s based on the Bible verse in James. James…
Read MoreHaving Coffee with Jesus
It’s common to have trouble praying while grieving. Author Donna Teti shares a remarkable prayer idea to help feel God’s presence during grief in this stunning poem that tells how she “has coffee with Jesus.” Donna was inspired by a vivid image of Christ’s presence with her during the morning “coffee time” that she often…
Read MoreChildren’s Lost Pet Prayer or Lost Dog Prayer
This lost pet or lost dog prayer for children can help comfort a child when a pet is missing. As parents we are often touched at a child’s unwavering faith that a lost pet will be found and at the same time we’re afraid they might end up disappointed when they pray that a pet…
Read MoreLost Dog Prayer and Lost Pet Prayer
The following prayer can be used as a lost dog prayer or a lost pet prayer. Lost Pet Prayer Dear Jesus, seeker of the lost, I pray for your help today in finding my lost pet. I thank you that you are the Good Shepherd who cares deeply about us. Thank you for creating the…
Read MoreSuicide Victim Prayer
This Suicide Victim Prayer can be used as a funeral prayer for a suicide victim or as a prayer used by families and friends to support each other following the suicide of a loved one. May God’s comforting presence be upon all those who mourn the tragic death of a dear one. Suicide Victim Prayer…
Read MoreCollege Acceptance Prayer
Here’s a college acceptance prayer to help you ask for God’s guidance and help in finding the right college. College Acceptance Prayer Dear Jesus, I pray for your help and guidance in being accepted into college. I have a dream in my heart of being able to go to college so I can build toward…
Read MoreBroken Engagement Prayer
Here is a broken engagement prayer designed to help you express your feelings to God and to give you promises from the Scriptures to cling to as you go through the process of mourning and recovery. Dear Jesus, I bow before you today in need of healing and restoration from broken hopes and dreams following…
Read MoreA Busy Life Prayer
Feeling as if life is so hectic and busy that we have little time to pray has been a problem throughout the ages. Here is a prayer written by St Teresa of Avila who lived in the Spain in the 1500’s. We can use this as a practical prayer for all of us today who…
Read MorePrayers of Encouragement
When we are going through problems and challenges, we all need prayers of encouragement. Here’s how to use the power of prayer to encourage the discouraged. How to do this prayer practice: 1. Meditate on the ways others have encouraged you. Think through your own experiences to times when someone encouraged you when you needed…
Read MoreUsing Laments to Offer Prayers Complaining about Loss and Injustice
Is complaining to God OK? Can you complain to God about grief? In the Bible, Bible verse writers complain to God using something called a lament about loss, injustice, grief, tragedy or a deep concern about the state of society or the environment. Here is a deeply moving and thought provoking article by Rev. Debra…
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