Prayer of the Day

Lord, it's the middle of the day, and I'm stopping — just for a minute — to remember You.

The morning is spent. Some of it went well; some of it didn't. I leave both with You.

For the hours that remain, renew my strength and sweeten my attitude. Give me a second wind, and a second grace.

Whatever the afternoon holds, hold me.

In Jesus' name, Amen.

Lord, be with me tonight.

The day took more than I expected, and I'm coming to You with what's left of me — which isn't much. You've never asked for more than that.

Whatever tonight holds — quiet or chaos, a full house or an empty one — be in it with me.

Guard my home while the lights go out. Guard the people I love, near and far, under whatever roof they're sleeping tonight.

Take tonight's worries — the ones about tomorrow, the ones about money, the ones about people — and hold them until morning. If they still matter then, we'll talk. Most of them won't.

Give me peace tonight, Lord. Not because everything is settled, but because You are here, and You are good, and You'll still be both when the sun comes up.

In Jesus' name, Amen.