Category: Daily Prayer

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. (Luke 6:31) The Golden Rule Jesus taught us was to treat people the way we want to be treated. It means acting in ways that show our love for Christ in our daily interactions with others, giving what we’d like to receive. What if they don’t follow the Golden Rule? We are called to obey no matter what.

Loving Lord, it’s hard for us to love those who seem indifferent or hostile. We hear Your lesson and see Your example, but we still find ourselves angry when we are ignored or mistreated. Teach us how to better love each other, especially when it is difficult to do so. In Your name we pray, Amen.

“Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you” 1 Peter 5:7 Our doubts and fears shouldn’t be the focus of our lives. God is more than capable of handling anything we come up against. We are so desperate to be in control of our lives and situations, we fail to see how God will care for us if we only let Him.

God of all things, help us to let go of the worldly problems we stress over, giving our hearts and minds to You. Show us that living according to Your word and plan for us and being connected to You is the reason we were created. Amen.

God shared the very breath of life with us, and we owe Him everything. He calls us to see in each other that divine spark that makes us all His children. When we are cruel or unjust to others, we deny the divinity that lives in all of us.

Gracious God, help us to see Your love in everyone. Keep us from petty disagreements that only distract us from the work You would have us do. May we be a reflection of Your Grace to the world. In Your name we pray, Amen.

“But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.” (Luke 6:27) Jesus taught us to love everyone, even those who might not love us. If we are honest, we often barely listen to those we disagree with, much less love our enemies. Jesus must be sad at how hard our hearts have become.

Loving Lord, remind us of what the commandment means. Let us listen to those we have issues with to honestly hear their position, and to respond in love even if we don’t agree. May we be Your body on earth and show the world how we are to treat one another. Let Your peace be with us. Amen.

The blessings we have been promised are often not what we expect. Jesus came to be our Savior and show us the way to salvation, but no one expected the humble teacher who would call us to share His work. Our blessings are sure and certain, but they come in God’s time, according to His plan.

Heavenly Father, thank You for loving us so much that You are willing to do the unexpected, to show us Your power and glory through acts of selfless kindness. May we return Your love in the same way You share it, giving generously without considering the cost. Amen.

“Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you, revile you, and defame you on account of the Son of Man.” (Luke 6:22) Jesus told us there would be opposition to His Word, and difficulty for those who follow Him, but He told us to take up our crosses just the same.

Wise and wonderful God, we come into Your presence humbly, knowing that we have fallen woefully short of what You expect of us. You have given us amazing gifts in Your world. Help us to use them for the good of our neighbors and to Your glory. Make us strong in Your eternal love.

God gifted us each differently for His purpose, but we are all loved equally, regardless of what we are called to do. Loving Lord, bless the work You send us to do today. May we show the world Your love through our daily lives, sharing the joy of salvation with all we encounter.

Jesus taught that we are all God’s children, regardless of our talents, position or status. We must see each other for who we are – brothers and sisters in Christ, heirs to His kingdom, and called to be His servants. He made us responsible for sharing His love with all the world.

Jesus has promised blessings in His kingdom for those that keep His commandments and share His love with others. Lord of all, we come to You with our cares and burdens. Fill us with Your holy spirit that we may go into the world to spread the Good News of Your love and salvation.