Prayer of the Day

Lord, I am tired in a way that sleep doesn't fix. I have been carrying this a long time, and today it feels heavier than I am strong. So I come to You, because You never grow weary.

Give me strength — not for the whole road, just for today. That is all I'm asking for. Strength to get up and do what must be done. Strength to be patient with the people I love. Strength to hope when hoping feels risky.

You give power to the faint. You promise that those who wait on You will renew their strength. Lord, I am waiting. Renew mine.

When my own strength runs out — and it will — let Yours begin where mine ends. Your grace is sufficient for me, and Your strength shows itself best in people this weak.

So take my tired heart and steady it. Take my heavy load and share it. And walk with me through this day, one honest step at a time.

In Jesus' name, Amen.

Lord, give me sleep tonight — real rest, the kind You designed my body to need and my heart to receive.

Slow my breathing. Loosen my shoulders. Take the day's noise out of my ears.

You give sleep to those You love, so I'll stop trying to earn it and simply receive it.

Watch over me until morning.

In Jesus' name, Amen.