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Prayer for New Job
God of purpose, today I step into new work. New responsibilities. New relationships. New challenges. I'm grateful and nervous all at once. Help me remember that this work is more than a paycheck— i
Prayer Before Surgery
Great Physician, I'm afraid. Afraid of pain. Afraid of outcomes. Afraid of what comes next. But You are the God who holds life in Your hands, who numbers every breath, who is present in every hospit
Prayer for New Baby
Creator God, this tiny life is a miracle— fearfully and wonderfully made, knit together by Your hands. We're overwhelmed with love, terrified by responsibility, amazed by the trust You've placed in u
Prayer for Moving/Relocation
God who goes with us, we're leaving what's familiar and heading toward the unknown. This place held memories— good and hard, joyful and painful. We're grateful for what we're leaving behind, but we'
Prayer for Scripture Meditation
Living Word, as I open this book, open my heart to receive what You want to say. Not just information for my mind, but transformation for my soul. Speak through these ancient words into my modern li
Prayer for Confession & Examination
Searcher of hearts, examine me. Show me the places I've grown cold, the sins I've rationalized, the people I've hurt, the calling I've ignored. Not to shame me, but to free me. I confess: [Silence
Prayer for Worship
Worthy God, I come to worship— not for what I'll get, but for who You are. You are holy. You are good. You are faithful. You are love. Worthy of all praise, all honor, all glory. Forgive me for wor
Prayer for Justice Workers
God of justice, for those fighting for the oppressed, speaking for the voiceless, standing in the gap— give strength. The work is long. The resistance is strong. The progress feels slow. But You ar
Prayer for Teachers and Students
God of wisdom, bless those who teach and those who learn. For teachers carrying heavy burdens— underpaid, undervalued, overwhelmed— give strength, patience, and joy. For students facing pressure— ac
Prayer for Those Experiencing Homelessness
God who sees the overlooked, for those without shelter tonight— Sleeping on streets. Huddling under bridges. Surviving in cars. Be their covering. Be their warmth. Be their hope. Forgive us for wal
Prayer for Those Experiencing Loneliness
God who sees, for those sitting in isolation tonight— No one to call. No one who notices. No one who asks how they're doing. Be the friend they need. But also, mobilize Your people to be that frien
Prayer for All Conditions of Men
anglican intercession prayer by Church of England
Collect for the Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity
anglican collect prayer by Church of England
Augustine — Watch Thou, Dear Lord
catholic evening prayer by Augustine of Hippo
Augustine — O God from Whom to Be Turned Is to Fall
catholic petition prayer by Augustine of Hippo
Augustine — Prayer for Inner Light
catholic contemplative prayer by Augustine of Hippo
Augustine — Our Hearts Are Restless
catholic contemplative prayer by Augustine of Hippo
Thomas a Kempis — Grant Me Thy Grace
monastic petition prayer by Thomas a Kempis
Thomas a Kempis — Prayer for True Liberty
monastic contemplative prayer by Thomas a Kempis
Thomas a Kempis — Prayer Before the Holy Sacrament
monastic communion prayer by Thomas a Kempis
Collect for the Third Sunday in Advent
anglican collect prayer by Church of England
Collect for the Second Sunday in Advent
anglican collect prayer by Church of England
Collect for Epiphany
anglican collect prayer by Church of England
Collect for the Fourth Sunday in Advent
anglican collect prayer by Church of England