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:
June 2026
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Lord, thank you for this Good Earth. Thank you for making such a diverse planet with so many resources for us. Thanks for trees and grass and wind and lakes and sunshine. Help me appreciate this summer month and the beautiful weather. Speak to me as I seek you this month. Speak to me as I’m outside in Your Creation. Help me slow down and see how the things You’ve made reflect Your glory.
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Gracious God, I come boldly to Your throne. I need Your mercy and grace in my life. Please open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in Your Word. Quiet my heart and let Your peace rule in me as I come before You today. Lord, I need You. (Based on Hebrews 4:16; Psalm 119:18; and Colossians 3:15).
3
Lord, thank you for the color green. As I look around today and see the many different plants, living vegetation that you designed, remind me of your abundant delight in living things. Thank You for the air that plants provide, for the plants we eat, and the many other things You provide us through the color green in nature. [Whenever you see something green today, say a short prayer of gratitude.]
4
Set our hearts at rest Lord, as we call on your name. Read: 1 Cor. 8:4 & 6 and Matthew 3:16-17, 28:18-19
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Oh, God Most High, search my heart. Scan me for anything unholy. Hold it up before my eyes, so that I can see it in Your light. Fill me with sorry and regret for my sin. Change my taste, reorient my desire, so that I only want You.
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Lord, Your Word says in Acts 2:21 that everyone who calls on Your name will be saved. I pray that Muslim people in America and around the world will call on the Name of Jesus and be saved for Your glory!
7
Father, as we celebrate our graduates today, please bless them on their journey. Whatever lies before them, go with them and be their both their vision and their strong fortress.
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Heavenly Father, today I will feel your presence in the sunshine. When I see the sun’s light, I will be reminded that Jesus is the Light of the World. When I feel its warmth, I will think of how warmly You love me. When I try to look at it, I will be reminded of your awesomeness and severity and how hard it is for a sinner to look upon someone so holy.
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We worship the one eternal God as heirs of Christ our Lord. Amen. Read: Gal. 4:6 and Titus 3:5-8
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Today, pray for boss or a superior that works closest to you. Ask the Lord to bless his/her day. Ask the Lord to steer his/her mind to His will. Now ask God what you can do to make his/her job easier or more rewarding. If you’ve been speaking badly about this person or subverting his/her leadership, ask God for forgiveness and a new perspective.
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Help me accept your Word for it is the truth of salvation. Read: Matthew 28:18-20
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God, Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth, we acknowledge your sovereign hand upholding and maintaining all things. You created our of nothing and still uphold while ruling over all things. Read: Genesis 1-2; Exodus 20:11; Psalm 33:6; Isaiah 44:24 and Acts 4:24;14:15
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Sovereign God, I pray for the wars in Iran and Ukraine to end. Bring peace to the earth. I pray for those who are benefitting from the conflicts, that you would convict them and steer them to make decision for the greater good.
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Lord, lead us to connect with our next youth pastor. We know you have the perfect person in mind and that you’ve been preparing them for this role. Please work everything out so that our church is a place where children and youth become fully devoted disciples of Jesus.
15
Lord, You are great and most worthy of my praise! I praise You for Your unfailing love and righteousness. It is good to praise your name. I rest in Your love this morning and Your faithfulness tonight. You, O Lord, are exalted forever. You are my Rock. You are holy and righteous. (Based on Psalm 48:1, 9-10 and Psalm 92).
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Father, I need Your wisdom and direction. Show me the way.
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By your eternal counsel and providence, you take care of us and make all things, even the bad events turn out for our good. Read: Psalm 104; Matthew 6:30, 10:29 and Eph. 1:11
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God, you have given us the promise of God because we are found to be in Christ, your Son, our Savior. Read: John 1:12-13; Romans 8:15-16; Gal. 4:4 and Eph. 1:5
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Thank You, Lord, for saving me from sin through faith in Jesus Christ. Thank You that You are holy. And thank You for the many good things You’ve done and for Your enduring love (based on Acts 16:31; Romans 3:22-24; Leviticus 19:2; Matthew 6:9; and Psalm 136).
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Today, Father, thank you for the color blue and all that you’ve made connected to it. I thank you for the beautiful blue sky, for shimmering blue water, and blue-tinged flowers. [Anytime you see something blue today, thank God for his beautiful Creation.]
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Lord, be with students who are home from school on vacation today. For kids who are lonely or hungry, comfort and feed them. For kids who are out playing and exploring, fill them with joy and keep them safe. For those unsupervised and tempted to by evil, send your angels to watch over them and direct them to good productive activities.
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I will trust in You, Lord, for I do not doubt that you will provide all I ever need in both body and soul. Read: Psalm 55:22; Matthew 6:25-26 and Luke 12:22-31
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Father, thank you for the blessing of vacation and time off from work. Help me to rest properly. Teach me to rest in You, even when planning activities and trips. Help me to enjoy the presence of other people. Help me sleep well and find activities that refocus my mind on things that lead to life.
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Lord, who should I encourage today? Bring someone to my mind. How should I encourage them? May I be a conduit of your love to this person today.
[As the Lord, brings this person to your mind, try this exercise: grab a notecard or some paper and a writing utensil. Go on a walk outside. As you walk, pray for this person, then find a spot to sit and write the person a note. Mail it to them and continue to pray for them.]
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Help me Lord, to trust in you, not myself. Read: Romans 8:28
26
Gracious Father, I pray for the planning of Bethlehem Journey over the summer. Please guide the leaders and planners as they bring things together. Show them how to honor Jesus among the community this December. Fill them with a spirit of creativity and hospitality. Lord, should I participate somehow? If so, show me my role. I will gladly do it!
27
I lift up our shut-ins to you today, Father. For those unable to easily travel or come to church, let them know they are loved. Show me how I could care for them, whether it is a visit, a phone, call, or note of encouragement. And thank you for those who regularly care and visit our sick and elderly. Continue to fill them with Your spirit of compassion and love and bless them for their sacrifices of time and energy.
28
Why should I be worry free? Because you are almighty God. Read: Genesis 18:1`4 and Romans 8:31-39
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Help me Lord, to be faithful to others as you have shown me, you are a faithful Father. Read: Matthew 7:9-11
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[Today is a prayer challenge. Take one hour of your day to find a place outside to sit outside in silence with the Lord. Do nothing but listen for His whisper. This will likely be challenging and your mind will wander. That’s okay. A short phrase repeated whenever your mind strays can help, like “Jesus, I love you,” or “Speak, Lord.”]