Simple Short Daily Prayer Books Series Book 2

Other Simple Prayers P27

Prayer 200
For the Bereaved: God, I hurt. A person I love is no longer on this earth yet the world seems to go on without him/her. Death is not fair. I'm angry, sad and I don't know how I'll be okay. Rain down Your mercy. Surround me in peace. Hold up my heart because I can't hold it up on my own. Be my rock. Be my strength. And, in the midst of my pain, pull from my wounded heart a song of praise to You in Jesus' name amen.

Prayer 201
A Birthday Prayer: God of time and space, on this day of celebration, we mark another year in the life of Your servant. Thank You for the blessings You have bestowed on this, Your beloved child, in the past year and for Your enduring presence in future days. As he/she laughs, plays, toils, and serves, bring daily reminders of the unfathomable gift won by Your Son. Make this special person and all believers blessings to those around them in Jesus' name amen.

Prayer 202
Anniversary of One's Baptism: Lord God, through the waters of Baptism, You deliver the gifts of Your Word to Your people. You offer new life and salvation and give us the promise of life with You now and forever. I thank You for the gift of my Baptism and the new birth I received in it. Strengthen me today to remember this gift and use my thoughts, words, and actions to love You and live faithfully as Your redeemed child in Jesus' name amen.

Prayer 203
For Families and Children: Heavenly Father, You created families to be a primary way for Your creation to thrive.
Through faithful fathers and mothers, You bring children into the world. Through extended families, adoption, and more, You preserve and build up households. Protect families and children. Keep them strong in Your Word.
Make households outposts of Your kingdom, where Your Word is heard and taught and families love and serve their neighbor. Strengthen congregations to support their families in Jesus' name amen.

Prayer 204
For Mothers: Creator of all things, You have created mothers to serve important roles in Your creation. Be with all mothers, that they may faithfully do the work You have set before them in raising children. Help them, and all the households of Your church, actively attend worship and meditate on Your Word. Guide them to lead lives of prayer and good works so that more may receive the good gifts of Christ for life in Jesus' name amen.

Prayer 205
For Fathers: Heavenly Father, thank You for Your perfect care of us. You know us, our weaknesses and needs, and You supply all we lack. Thank You for fathers who reflect Your compassion as they care for their families. Give all fathers wisdom and patience. Guide them into the choices that You know are best. Help them lead their families to know You through Your Word in Jesus' name amen.

Prayer 206
For Single Persons: Dear God, Your family is made up of all kinds of people. Bless those who live alone with joy and peace as they serve You in their chosen occupation.
Fill their homes with Your presence and their lives with purpose. And draw them, as You draw all Your children, ever closer to You in the name of Jesus Christ Your Son I pray amen.

Prayer 207
By One Who Is Lonely: Eternal God, You know that I live in a world full of isolated people. Be with me and all other lonely people today. Help me avoid falling into despair or depression, and prevent me from feeling like I have no support. Instead, through Your Word and Your church, remind me that I am loved by You. Help me and all in Your church come alongside other lonely people and bring them what they need in Jesus' name amen.

Prayer 208
By the Unemployed/Underemployed: Dear Jesus, I am anxious to work again so I can use all my talents. Open the right door for me so I can use the gifts that You've provided. Give me patience while I wait and wisdom as I apply to work. I trust that You know my needs and You will provide for them. When I am working, let me go each day in thanksgiving for this gift. I pray in Your name amen.

Prayer 209
For New Graduates; Almighty God, thank You for blessing all who are about to graduate. Thank You for the family members who supported and encouraged them. Thank You for the teachers who inspired them throughout the years.
Thank You for their classmates and friends. Bless their use of their education. Lead all the graduates to the work that You know is a blessing to them and others I pray in Jesus' name amen.