In 2026, we are growing in prayer. We need to connect with our Father in Heaven in a meaningful, heart-felt way every day (every minute?). Many of us struggle with this because it feels like we are talking to ourselves or the ceiling. Or we just don’t what to say. Use the following guide to train yourself to pray. Whether you just read the prayer by itself or use it to spark a longer conversation with God, we hope this will help you build a strong, active, two-way relationship with Jesus.
There are multiple ways to access the guide:
- grab a paper booklet at church (great for keeping in your Bible and checking off the days)
- Download the PDF to print at home: January, February
- access on Church Center (More…/First, Pray!)
- or use this page (see below).
February 2026
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As I start this season of prayer Lord, I thank you for the redemption of my life and the safety of my soul in your hands. Read: 1 Cor. 6:19-20; Romans 14:7-9; 1 Cor. 3:23 and Titus 2:11-14
As I start this season of prayer Lord, I thank you for the redemption of my life and the safety of my soul in your hands. Read: 1 Cor. 6:19-20; Romans 14:7-9; 1 Cor. 3:23 and Titus 2:11-14
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Thank you, Mighty God, for the eternal promise to deliver your children from the evil one and we know you have the sovereign power to do so. Read: 1 peter 1:18-19; 1 John 1: 7-9; 1 John 2:2; John 8:34-36; Hebrews 2:15-15 and 1 John 3:1-11
Thank you, Mighty God, for the eternal promise to deliver your children from the evil one and we know you have the sovereign power to do so. Read: 1 peter 1:18-19; 1 John 1: 7-9; 1 John 2:2; John 8:34-36; Hebrews 2:15-15 and 1 John 3:1-11
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Heavenly Father, we pray that you would tend us with your Word as we have been saved by the sacrifice of your Son, Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Prepare us, Lord, for works of service in gratitude. Read: John 6:39-40; John 10:27-30; 2 Thes. 3:13; I Peter 1:5; Matthew 10:29-31; Luke 21:16-18 and romans 8:28
Heavenly Father, we pray that you would tend us with your Word as we have been saved by the sacrifice of your Son, Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Prepare us, Lord, for works of service in gratitude. Read: John 6:39-40; John 10:27-30; 2 Thes. 3:13; I Peter 1:5; Matthew 10:29-31; Luke 21:16-18 and romans 8:28
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Thank you, Lord Jesus, for your eternal sacrifice on the cross for my redemption from sin. Make me willing and ready to live for you my Savior. Grant me, Lord, the assurance of eternal life based on your works of grace and not the merit of man. Read: Romans 8:1-17; 2 Cor. 1:21-22, 5:5 and Ephesians 1:13-14
Thank you, Lord Jesus, for your eternal sacrifice on the cross for my redemption from sin. Make me willing and ready to live for you my Savior. Grant me, Lord, the assurance of eternal life based on your works of grace and not the merit of man. Read: Romans 8:1-17; 2 Cor. 1:21-22, 5:5 and Ephesians 1:13-14
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Dear Heavenly. Father, we pray for mercy on our souls. Our sins are even before us, Satan accuses us and reminds us of our many wrong doings. We try not to sin, Lord, but it comes so easy. Nothing in my hand I bring, simply to the cross I cling. Read: Romans 3:9-10; and 1 John 1:10
Dear Heavenly. Father, we pray for mercy on our souls. Our sins are even before us, Satan accuses us and reminds us of our many wrong doings. We try not to sin, Lord, but it comes so easy. Nothing in my hand I bring, simply to the cross I cling. Read: Romans 3:9-10; and 1 John 1:10
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Thank you, Lord, for mercy from such a condition that I find myself in. Lord I come into your kingdom by the blood of the one Jesus, who died for my wretched soul. Read: John 17:3; Acts 4:12 and Acts 10:43
Thank you, Lord, for mercy from such a condition that I find myself in. Lord I come into your kingdom by the blood of the one Jesus, who died for my wretched soul. Read: John 17:3; Acts 4:12 and Acts 10:43
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Thank you, Lord, for saving my soul. Thank you, Lord, for making me whole. Thank you, Lord, for giving to me thy great salvation so rich and free. God make my light shine for you and your glory! Amen. Read: Matthew 5:16; Romans 6:13; Ephesians 5:8-10; 2 Timothy 2:15 and 1 Peter 2:9-10
Thank you, Lord, for saving my soul. Thank you, Lord, for making me whole. Thank you, Lord, for giving to me thy great salvation so rich and free. God make my light shine for you and your glory! Amen. Read: Matthew 5:16; Romans 6:13; Ephesians 5:8-10; 2 Timothy 2:15 and 1 Peter 2:9-10
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Sin leaves me in misery, Lord. Help me, I pray, with guidance from your Word. May the Spirit cry out for me. Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light to my path. Read: Romans 3:20 and Romans 7:7-25
Sin leaves me in misery, Lord. Help me, I pray, with guidance from your Word. May the Spirit cry out for me. Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light to my path. Read: Romans 3:20 and Romans 7:7-25
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Lord, how Can I keep my ways pure? By living according to your Word. May I seek you with all my heart and not stray from your commands. I have hidden your Word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Read: Matthew 22:34-40; Leviticus 19:18; Deut. 6:5 and Psalm 119:59-72
Lord, how Can I keep my ways pure? By living according to your Word. May I seek you with all my heart and not stray from your commands. I have hidden your Word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Read: Matthew 22:34-40; Leviticus 19:18; Deut. 6:5 and Psalm 119:59-72
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Pray Psalm 51:1-10. Read: Acts 2:17-21
Pray Psalm 51:1-10. Read: Acts 2:17-21
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Lord, open my heart to your Word. Help me read it, understand it, and apply it to my life. Help me pray for those I love and those I hate in an equally loving way. Read: Romans 3:9-20, 23-24
Lord, open my heart to your Word. Help me read it, understand it, and apply it to my life. Help me pray for those I love and those I hate in an equally loving way. Read: Romans 3:9-20, 23-24
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God in Heaven, mighty to save, we trust you have something better for us with all the rest of your Saints. Together we are made perfect. Read: 1 John 1:8-10 and Hebrews 12:12
God in Heaven, mighty to save, we trust you have something better for us with all the rest of your Saints. Together we are made perfect. Read: 1 John 1:8-10 and Hebrews 12:12
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Lord Jesus help me when all is not well in my life. Depression and despair weigh down on my soul. Thank you, Lord for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Read: Jeremiah 17:7-8 and Romans 7: 23-25, 8:1-2 & 11
Lord Jesus help me when all is not well in my life. Depression and despair weigh down on my soul. Thank you, Lord for the gift of the Holy Spirit. Read: Jeremiah 17:7-8 and Romans 7: 23-25, 8:1-2 & 11
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Thank you, Lord for every good thing in my life. Thank you, Lord for getting me through the hard times and for the times of joy. Thank you, Lord and friend, Jesus. Read: Titus 3:3-5
Thank you, Lord for every good thing in my life. Thank you, Lord for getting me through the hard times and for the times of joy. Thank you, Lord and friend, Jesus. Read: Titus 3:3-5
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Pray Psalm 8 and read Gen. 1:1, 26-3
Pray Psalm 8 and read Gen. 1:1, 26-3
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Lord, help me be a light in this world where you have put me. A light of the gospel to spread your honor and glory to the nations. Read: Eph. 4:24; Psalm 9:7-10 and Colossians 3:10
Lord, help me be a light in this world where you have put me. A light of the gospel to spread your honor and glory to the nations. Read: Eph. 4:24; Psalm 9:7-10 and Colossians 3:10
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Lord, we are born in sin and it rules over us. As punishment, death comes from Adam’s sin, but praise you God life comes from our Savior Jesus, the Christ. Read: Gen. 3:17-19; Romans 5:12-14 & 18-19; and Psalm 62:5-8
Lord, we are born in sin and it rules over us. As punishment, death comes from Adam’s sin, but praise you God life comes from our Savior Jesus, the Christ. Read: Gen. 3:17-19; Romans 5:12-14 & 18-19; and Psalm 62:5-8
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Thank you, Lord for the gospel to show the value of being redeemed from sin instead of expensive worldly goods. Our trust is in you, Lord. Read: Mark 14:1-9
Thank you, Lord for the gospel to show the value of being redeemed from sin instead of expensive worldly goods. Our trust is in you, Lord. Read: Mark 14:1-9
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God, your Word is powerful, and your grace is sufficient. Give us a heart of worship and a voice of praise. Read: Jonah 1:12, 15-17; Jonah 2:7-9; Jonah 3 and Jonah 4:2
God, your Word is powerful, and your grace is sufficient. Give us a heart of worship and a voice of praise. Read: Jonah 1:12, 15-17; Jonah 2:7-9; Jonah 3 and Jonah 4:2
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Thank you, Lord for the gift of the Holy Spirit and the comfort we receive from Him. Read: Isaiah 53:6 and John 3:3-5
Thank you, Lord for the gift of the Holy Spirit and the comfort we receive from Him. Read: Isaiah 53:6 and John 3:3-5
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Jesus loves me! He who died Heaven’s gate to open wide; He will wash away my sin, let his little child come in. Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so. Read: Matthew 19:13 and see Hymns #579 and #580
Jesus loves me! He who died Heaven’s gate to open wide; He will wash away my sin, let his little child come in. Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so. Read: Matthew 19:13 and see Hymns #579 and #580
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Our parents were placed in a garden, Lord, with no sin. But in reckless disobedience, they robbed themselves and all their descendants of these gifts. Thank you, Lord for your gracious redemption. Read: Genesis 1:31; Eph. 4:24; Genesis 3:6, 13; John 8:44 and Romans 5:12, 18-19
Our parents were placed in a garden, Lord, with no sin. But in reckless disobedience, they robbed themselves and all their descendants of these gifts. Thank you, Lord for your gracious redemption. Read: Genesis 1:31; Eph. 4:24; Genesis 3:6, 13; John 8:44 and Romans 5:12, 18-19
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Lord, we know that disobedience and rebellion will not go unpunished so our prayer is for mercy, not justice. Read: Exodus 34:7; Nah. 1:2; Romans 1:18; Eph. 5:6; Heb. 9:27; Gal. 3:10 and Deut. 27:26
Lord, we know that disobedience and rebellion will not go unpunished so our prayer is for mercy, not justice. Read: Exodus 34:7; Nah. 1:2; Romans 1:18; Eph. 5:6; Heb. 9:27; Gal. 3:10 and Deut. 27:26
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God, just as you take care of all the creatures of the earth, even more you watch over your children. Thank you, Lord, for merciful care. [Share your felt needs with the Lord.] Read: Ex. 34:6-7 and Psalm 103:8-9
God, just as you take care of all the creatures of the earth, even more you watch over your children. Thank you, Lord, for merciful care. [Share your felt needs with the Lord.] Read: Ex. 34:6-7 and Psalm 103:8-9
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Thank you, God for protection from evil. When life looks dire, our hope is in you alone. Read: Ex. 34:7, Deut. 7:9-11, Psalm 5:4-6 and Heb. 10:30-31
Thank you, God for protection from evil. When life looks dire, our hope is in you alone. Read: Ex. 34:7, Deut. 7:9-11, Psalm 5:4-6 and Heb. 10:30-31
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Help us, Lord, to be kind and considerate to others. Help us treat our brothers and sisters in brotherly love. You have shown us mercy, may we abound in love to others. Read: Matthew 25:35-40
Help us, Lord, to be kind and considerate to others. Help us treat our brothers and sisters in brotherly love. You have shown us mercy, may we abound in love to others. Read: Matthew 25:35-40
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Keep us strong in the faith, Lord. Our testimony about Christ will be confirmed at the end when Jesus returns and the message of the cross will be revealed. Help us preach not human wisdom, but the power of God. Read: 1 Cor. 1:18-24
Keep us strong in the faith, Lord. Our testimony about Christ will be confirmed at the end when Jesus returns and the message of the cross will be revealed. Help us preach not human wisdom, but the power of God. Read: 1 Cor. 1:18-24
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Philippians 4:4-7: Father, I rejoice in the YOU, always. I say it again; I rejoice! Give me gentleness so that everyone who sees me feels it. I know your coming is near. Help me not be anxious about anything, but in everything, to ask you for help, with thanksgiving. And may your peace, which transcends all understanding, guard my heart and my mind in Christ Jesus. Amen.
Philippians 4:4-7: Father, I rejoice in the YOU, always. I say it again; I rejoice! Give me gentleness so that everyone who sees me feels it. I know your coming is near. Help me not be anxious about anything, but in everything, to ask you for help, with thanksgiving. And may your peace, which transcends all understanding, guard my heart and my mind in Christ Jesus. Amen.