Prayers

DAILY PRAYERS

Prayers for everyday living;
honouring and serving our Living God.
EASTER 2026
Pray aloud at any time, or with a soft voice,
in the morning, and at dinner time,
the Lord will answer each prayer, one at a time.

Day 1 Sunday Prayer – losing my way
My dear Lord God, when I look around at what’s happening in this world, I wonder
where I fit in. Your Word tells me to set my heart on things above, not on things of this
earth, then please grant me the wisdom to seek first and foremost Your kingdom and Your
righteousness. Lord, help me to believe in You, and also in myself as a Christian.
I pray through your Son, Jesus Christ my Lord, Amen.

Day 2 Monday Prayer – surrender
My dear Lord God, forgive me for trying to be the master of my life.
Help me to depend on You for my sense of self-worth, my satisfaction, my fulfillment, and
my joy. I surrender my heart and my will, and my ways to You. I have placed my life in
Your loving hands, Lord have mercy.
I pray through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Day 3 Tuesday Prayer – direction
My dear Lord God, teach me your ways, Lord, show me my path I should take.
Guide me in your truth and teach me where my place and value lie, for you are God, my
Saviour, and my hope is in you all day long. My mind is weakened by temptations but my
heart is strong for you. Direct me toward Your will and Your ways I plead. I trust You in
my next step, I await Your guidance.
I pray through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Day 4 Wednesday Prayer – purpose
My dear Lord God, You have given specific gifts and talents to me that I can
use to help and bless others in need. Lord, I look to You continuing to reveal Your
purpose for my life, I pray that I will be open and obedient to do what You ask of me.
Help me to let go of control over people and their situations, letting You show me how
to give Your assistance in the ways that give You the glory that is Yours.
I trust in You to help me, and am ready to serve You in every way I can.
I pray through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Day 5 Thursday Prayer – trust
My dear Lord God, thank you that I am saved by my faith in You, that faith
comes from You and Your Holy Spirit’s work in my life. Help me to exercise that
faith, allowing it to grow more over time. Please let me understand more fully my
place and in what You have designed for me to do. My trust is in You.
I pray through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Day 6 Friday Prayer – guidance
My dear Lord God, be my sun, shining Your light on the path You have given
me, protect me from mistakes and temptations along the way. Grant me wisdom, to
know which way to turn and how to move forward. Lord, make Your voice very clear
to me through Your Word, that I am guided on the correct paths through my journey
in this life.
I pray through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Day 7 Saturday – The Full Serenity Prayer
God, grant me the serenity
To accept the things I cannot change,
The courage to change the things I can,
And the wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time,
Enjoying one moment at a time,
Accepting hardship as the pathway to peace.
Taking, as Jesus did, this sinful world as it is,
Not as I would have it.

Trusting that You will make all things right
if I surrender to Your will.
So that I may be reasonably happy in this life,
And supremely happy with You
forever in the next, Amen.

SEVEN DAILY PRAYERS
FOR SEVEN DAYS

DECEMBER 2025 – JANUARY 2026
More than once this year, your home may be filled with family and friends,
and you may gather around a table piled high with food.
Celebrate the occasion with a mindful Christmas prayer.
In fact, celebrate the entire season with thoughtful and thankful Christmas prayers
that remind us all of the true meaning of the love of Jesus our Lord and Saviour.
May these prayers set the tone for the most gracious Christmas of all, Amen!

Pray aloud at any time, or with a soft voice,
in the morning, and at dinner time,
the Lord will answer each prayer, one at a time.

Day 1 Sunday Prayer
My dear Lord God, Lord of All, we give you thanks for your abundance, and for all
the great things you have given us, especially the birth of Your Son. We ask your blessing
upon our family and friends. We also pray that in your great mercy, you would look kindly
upon all those in need during this Christmas time.
I pray through your Son, Jesus Christ my Lord, Amen.

Day 2 Monday Prayer
My dear Lord God, don’t let anyone miss You this Christmas season, please be at our
table when we sit to eat and celebrate your birth. Be with all those who believe in your love,
also be with all who have no understanding of your great presence. Help all of us to
simplify our activities and traditions so we can focus the celebration on Your birth.
Thank You for being the Prince of Peace, and I ask You for that peace to reign in our
hearts. Thank You for the simple but life-changing message of Your love.
I pray through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Day 3 Tuesday Prayer
My dear Lord God, you have poured upon us the light of your Word, please grant
that the same light inflaming our hearts, that we may shine forth in our lives through Jesus
Christ our Lord, reminding us to be compassionate and to love our neighbours.
I pray through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Day 4 Wednesday Prayer
My dear Lord God, Your name is still called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty
God, The Everlasting Father, and The Prince of Peace. As Your children, we cry out
for justice, and a new awareness of Your love. We choose by faith to make the good
news of great joy a reality in our own lives, so others can see us as lighted trees of life.
We know one day every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that You are
Lord. And we also know that peace on earth can only come when hearts find peace
with You. You are still our Joy. You are still our Peace. You are no longer a babe in the
manger, You are Lord of Lords and King of Kings. And we still celebrate You as Lord
– this Christmas and always.
I pray through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Day 5 Thursday Prayer
My dear Lord God, help us remember the birth of Jesus, that we may share in
the song of the angels, the gladness of the shepherds, and worship of the wise men.
Close the door on hate and open the door of love all over the world. Let kindness
come with every gift, and good desires with every greeting. Deliver us from evil by
the blessing which Jesus Christ brings, and teach us to be happy, loving souls with
clear hearts. May Christmas make us happy to be Your children, and let us go into
each evening with grateful thoughts, forgiving and forgiven.
I pray through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Day 6 Friday Prayer
My dear Lord God, bless with your abundant grace this our Christmas tree as a
symbol of joy. May its evergreen branches be a sign of your never-fading promises.
May its colourful lights and ornaments call us to decorate our home and our world
with abundant love. May the gifts that surround this tree be symbols of the gifts we
have received from the Tree of Christ’s Cross. Holy Christmas tree within our home,
may Joy and Peace come and nest in your branches and in our hearts.
I pray through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Day 7 Saturday Prayer
My dear Lord God, thank You for coming to earth so You could redeem me.
You love me so much, and I am so grateful for that love. Without You, I would still be
lost and in sin. But because of everything You have done for me, today I am free; my
life is blessed; Jesus is my Lord; Heaven is my home. I will be eternally thankful to
You for everything You did to save me!
I pray through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

CHRISTMAS DAY PRAYER
My dear Lord God, my Creator, I offer this humble prayer on Christmas Day.
We come to worship with a song of thanks in our hearts – a song of redemption,
a song of hope and renewal. We pray for joy in our hearts, hope in our God,
love to forgive, and peace upon the earth. We ask for the salvation of all our family
members and friends, and we pray your blessings on all people. May there be bread for
the hungry, love for the unlovable, healing for the sick, protection for our children, and
wisdom for our youth. We pray for the forgiveness of sinners and abundant life in
Christ. Holy Spirit, fill our hearts with your love and power, Amen.

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2025
Prayers for winning emphasize fair play and gratitude, while prayers for losing
focus on finding peace and strength in adversity, seeking comfort and a chance
to grow from disappointment. Many sports-focused prayers ask for humility in
victory and grace in defeat, and for spiritual strength to endure challenges and
to learn from both success and failure.

Pray aloud at any time, or with a soft voice,
in the morning, and at dinner time,
the Lord will answer each prayer, one at a time.

Day 1 Sunday Prayer
My dear Lord God, please help me to grow in the importance of winning with dignity
and respect. Winning with the right attitude is just as important as losing. Let us all be
encouraged to be real competitors in life, and at the same time teach us to handle both
winning and losing with dignity, respect and humility.
I pray through your Son, Jesus Christ my Lord, Amen.

Day 2 Monday Prayer
My dear Lord God, in the battle that goes on through life, I ask for a field that is fair,
a chance that is equal with all in the strife, the courage to strive and to dare. If I should win,
let it be by the code, with my faith and my honour held high. If I should lose, let me stand
by the road and cheer as the winners go by.
I pray through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Day 3 Tuesday Prayer
My dear Lord God, let me play well but fairly, help me to learn something that
matters once the game is over. Let competition make me strong but never hostile.
Always let me help my opponent up. Never catch me rejoicing in the adversity of others.
If I know victory, allow me to be happy; if I am denied, keep me from envy and bitterness.
Remind me that sports are just games. If through athletics I set an example, let it be a good
example for all to see your nature as my Lord God.
I pray through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Day 4 Wednesday Prayer
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My dear Lord God, I come before You today in surrender.
In surrender of all my mishaps, struggles, and heartache.
Sometimes my failures threaten to crush my spirit and my pain
threatens to suffocate me. Defeat looms over me.
So, today I come to You and ask You to be my strength, wisdom, and cornerstone.
When I feel struck down, remind me I am never defeated.
When I feel persecuted, remind me I am not forsaken.
And when I am afflicted, remind me I cannot be crushed with You as my Saviour.
I pray through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Day 5 Thursday Prayer
My dear Lord God, I ask that you help our Church family to keep growing in
the virtue of humility. Help each of us individually to glorify God for our talents and
gifts, to use those God-given talents to the best of our ability. Help us always to seek
God’s will in how we use our talents and gifts for the good of others and help us to
submit to the authority of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Saviour.
I pray through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Day 6 Friday Prayer
My dear Lord God, I come before you as a parent, seeking your blessing and
favour upon my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren as they pursue
success in their lives, and in their sport. Grant them the strength and endurance to
compete with excellence and to reach their fullest potential. May their efforts be
rewarded with success and achievement. I pray for my child’s safety and well-being,
protect them from injury and harm, and surround them with your divine shield of
protection.
I pray through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Day 7 Saturday Prayer
My dear Lord God, help us to honour you with our
God-given talents and abilities, and may we live with
integrity, sportsmanship, and humility. Teach us to use these
gifts for the greater good and to be a positive influence on our
family, friends and all who we come in contact with.
Lord, may we find fulfillment and joy in our pursuits, knowing
that our worth is not defined by winning or losing, but by the
character and integrity we can outwardly show. Help us to
remember that true success is found in honouring you with
our talents, to glorify you in all we do.
I pray through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

JUNE/JULY 2025
Our daily prayers are full of full of hope and love.
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On occasion it is hard to find the words to pray, the following short prayers offer
guiding words to pray over various topics, including worry, anxiety, doubt,
forgiveness, fear, and other areas where we will need God’s help.
Pray aloud at any time, or with a soft voice,
in the morning, and at dinner time,
the Lord will answer each prayer, one at a time.

Day 1 Sunday – Prayer for Self Control
My Holy Lord God, today I ask forgiveness of all the negative and harmful
words I have spoken of others and about myself. Please forgive my tears and
transform my thoughts and let me understand how marvellously you made
me. Change my habits so I use my tongue to speak of hope and favour for the
lives of others, and upon my own life. Please Lord, help me understand my
feelings when I pray. I pray through your Son, Jesus Christ my Lord, Amen.

Day 2 Monday – Prayer for Your Children
My Holy Lord God, I pray for all children in your care and protection.
Please protect them and freely teach them the gift of love. Give us wisdom for
how to parent our children well. Give us peace in Your goodness toward all
children and your love for us.
I pray through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Day 3 Tuesday – Prayer for Peace
My Holy Lord God, my heart is sometimes filled with chaos and confusion.
I feel as if I am drowning in my circumstances and my heart is filled with
fear and confusion. I pray for strength and peace that only You can give.
Right now, I choose to believe in You, and rest in You.
I pray through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Day 4 Wednesday – Prayer for Difficult Times
My Holy Lord God, I pray that despite the difficulties that surround me,
I can stand firm in my faith. I pray I can share the love of Jesus with all
those around me and that the lies and the schemes of the enemy will not
prevail. I commend to you the people who don’t know you, I pray that
you would bring the right teaching into their lives that can bring truth
to their hearts and hope for their souls. O Lord, I weep bitter tears,
for I find life overwhelming, please Lord, help me to understand the
tears I cry when I pray to You. I thank you for the peace you offer
Lord, and thank you that I can come to you in prayer – and you come
to meet all of us right where we are. I love you, my Lord God.
I pray through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Day 5 Thursday – Prayer for Perseverance
My Holy Lord God, thank you for grace, thank you for your peace.
Please help me move beyond the hurdles that trip me up, and provide
for me the strength and wisdom to look up and see the hope in Christ.
I pray through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Day 6 Friday – Prayer for the Broken-Hearted
My Holy Lord God, I praise You, Father, because in You, I can be set
free from grief, as your word assures, “So if the Son sets you free, you
will be free indeed” (John 8:36). Thank You for Your closeness to me
during my time of heartbreak and loss. In Your beautiful name I release
my deepest sorrows and receive Your abundant life.
I pray through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Day 7 Saturday – THE JESUS PRAYER
My Holy Lord God, teach me never to forget these words
as I pray through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord; – “Lord, have mercy on me.” – “Lord, thank you for this beautiful day.” – “May peace and love fill my heart.” – “Show me the way to light and truth.” – “Help me to be kind and patient.” – “Guide me with your wisdom.” – “Fill me with joy and gratitude.”
These things I pray, Amen.

Christmas Prayers of Love & Compassion
Prayers full of love and compassion for every person during the time
of celebration for the birth of our Saviour and Lord, Jesus Christ.
May we all pray these heartfelt prayers of love to Our Lord God Almighty!
Pray aloud at any time, or with a soft voice,
in the morning, and at dinner time,
the Lord will answer each prayer, one at a time.

Day 1 Sunday Holy Lord Jesus, we thank you for this wonderful gift of love
through Our Father God, which has been so generously granted to us all. Help us to
continue to love each other and accept each other unconditionally. Love enables us
to communicate to one another all our joys, sufferings, and desires, and all our
hopes, sorrows, and difficulties.
Make us generous in giving and humble in receiving, Amen.

Day 2 Monday Holy Lord Jesus, please grant us the power of Your Love that we
may forget self and live for each other so that we may have truly one spirit, allowing
us to build a true communion with You, Lord, and also between ourselves.
Make us generous in giving and humble in receiving, Amen.

Day 3 Tuesday, Holy Lord Jesus, may we remain ever open to You, the true
source of all love. Teach us how to serve, teach us to be compassionate in
preparation for the time when You will send us to those in need, enabling us to
become your messengers of love, and remembering it is the message of love that is
given from You. Make us generous in giving and humble in receiving, Amen.

Day 4 Wednesday Holy Lord Jesus, we thank You for Your ma
blessings. We pray you may bless and fill our family with love, peace and
prosperity. May we also pray for joy, abundance and strength; for great health
and continued healing; for our loved ones; for Your kindness and mercy; and
we also pray for Your guidance and protection.
Make us generous in giving and humble in receiving, Amen.

Day 5 Thursday Holy Lord Jesus, please help those that are hurting
right now. Guide them and place your arms around them to comfort them and
give them strength. Let us love them as You love them.
Make us generous in giving and humble in receiving, Amen.

Day 6 Friday Holy Lord Jesus, may we remove from our pockets the
stones we intended to throw, but cement them together to build a home that
welcomes all. Just as Thomas touched the wounds of Jesus, may we be
unafraid to touch the wounds of our suffering neighbour. May we outstretch
our hands, for there is no “them”. We can become sisters and brothers, all.
Make us generous in giving and humble in receiving, Amen.

Day 7 Saturday Holy Lord Jesus, “And now these three remain:
faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.” (1 Corinthians
13:13). Bless our Christian women and men, bless all who would hear Your
Word, bless those who are in mentally challenging lives, please help our
children as they navigate the new technologies and social media, protect them
all please Lord. Make us generous in giving and humble in receiving, Amen.

A Christmas Day Prayer
Holy Lord Jesus, You are my Lord and Saviour. With You I have hope;
with You, compassion. I have love from You and most of all I have faith in
You! May I live by your words in the New Testament – love one another!
Please have mercy on all peoples of this world on this most special of days.
May you open their eyes to your endless love and mercy – for Your Father,
The Creator, is our Father also. Please bless us Lord, bless our children, and
bless those who hear this prayer. In the name of Jesus, the True Christ, Amen.

Prayers of Gratitude, to Give Thanks to God
A prayer of gratitude is simply giving thanks to God in humility and love.
We are called to love God by Christ Himself and this means gratitude of the heart
for the mercy and grace of God!
Pray aloud at any time, or with a soft voice,
in the morning, and at dinner time,
the Lord will answer each prayer, one at a time.

Day 1 Sunday Dear God, thank you for your amazing power and work in our
lives, thank you for your goodness and for your blessings over us. Thank you that
you are able to bring hope through even the toughest of times, strengthening us for
your purposes. Thank you for your great love and care. Thank you for your mercy
and grace. Thank You God, thank You Lord Jesus, Amen.

Day 2 Monday Dear God, help us to set our eyes and our hearts on you afresh.
Renew our spirits, fill us with your peace and joy. We love you and we need you,
this day and every day. We give you praise and thanks.
Thank You God, thank You Lord Jesus, Amen.

Day 3 Tuesday Dear God, deliver our Church and our nation from every evil
circumstance, and continue to accept, bless and prosper the work of our hands.
Lord, grant us peace and tranquillity so that we may live in godliness all the days of
our lives. Count us always worthy to offer you thanksgiving, to tell about your
wonderful blessings, and to sing praise to you for all the benefits that you bestow
upon us. In humble gratitude, we praise your Holy Name.
Thank You God, thank You Lord Jesus, Amen.

Day 4 Wednesday Dear God, teach me to offer you a heart of
thanksgiving and praise in all my daily experiences of life. Teach me to be
joyful always, to pray continually, and to give thanks in all my circumstances.
I accept them as Your will for my life.
Thank You God, thank You Lord Jesus, Amen.

Day 5 Thursday Dear God, I give thanks for your loving-kindness and
all the blessings You have richly bestowed upon me. I fall down in worship
and adoration before You, the King of Glory. I praise You, I glorify You, I
bless You and I give thanks to You for Your great goodness and tender mercy.
Shine in my heart the light of Your grace. Enlighten my mind, that I may walk
uprightly all my life by keeping Your commandments. Glorified and exalted is
Your holy name, now and forever.
Thank You God, thank You Lord Jesus, Amen.

Day 6 Friday Dear God, I come before you, for you are the great
healer, I place my trust in your loving hands. Grant me strength to endure
trials, and courage to face each day. Pour out your healing grace upon my
body, mind, and spirit. May your peace, which surpasses all understanding, fill
my heart. In the midst of my weakness, be my strength. I surrender myself to
your care, trusting that your love will sustain me. I thank you with a heart full
of gratitude and hope.
Thank You God, thank You Lord Jesus, Amen.

Day 7 Saturday Psalm 100 For giving grateful praise.
“Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs. Know that the LORD is God. It is he who
made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his
gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and
praise his name. For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his
faithfulness continues through all generations.”
Thank You God, thank You Lord Jesus, my Saviour, Amen.

Prayer – God of Grace and Mercy

We give thanks as your church for the privilege to walk beside patients, families and staff in Queensland’s public hospitals through the work of our chaplains for over 40 years 
We lament that we have not been able to sustain the provision of this important mission in the same way, 
We pray for guidance as we seek out new ways of being Jesus’ hands and feet in hospitals across our state.
God, we pray for every chaplain who has heard your call to serve, to love, and to be the presence of Christ.
We give thanks for them and pray blessings over their lives. 
We give thanks for each opportunity they took to share with a patient in moments of joy and celebration and in moments of pain and anguish.
For the chance to support family and friends caring for their loved ones, we give thanks.
For each moment in which our chaplains could care, encourage and sustain medical, operational and administrative staff in their work, we give thanks.
We give thanks for each time our chaplains have been able to share peace, offer comfort, speak a blessing, sit in silence, or hold a hand.
We ask you to reach out into their lives and fill them with purpose, peace, hope, and energy for the next steps they are taking. 
In the times to come, we pray for your ongoing presence with patients, families, and staff in hospitals across the Synod.
Inspire us to new opportunities – to serve, to help, and to bless those in need.

We pray for your healing and blessing.
In the name of Christ, 
Amen

Compiled by Rev PeterHall

Read aloud in the morning, and/or at dinnertime

Day 1 This day, O Lord, may your presence enfold us within and without; may your peace be in our hearts and in our minds;

may your joy brighten up our ‘being’;

may your love flow through us to touch another person’s life; may your Spirit be our guiding power

that we may know that we have walked with you this day. In your name, Jesus, we pray, Amen.

Day 2 We wake in the morning, O Lord, from the blessing of a night’s rest, to the opportunities of the day ahead.

We pray with thankfulness in our hearts for the divine love we continue to receive.

May that love be our inspiration to everyone we meet this day and in all we do and say.

In our work and in our relaxation may we feel your presence that brings peace of mind and being.

Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Day 3 O Lord, when difficulties and trials come into our lives

may we trust you completely for guidance through these times

that, in trusting you, we do not worry about the process or the outcome.

Your ways, O Lord, are not our ways and we acknowledge that your wisdom is greater than our wisdom and understanding.

Where we have sought to follow our own wisdom and understanding we ask you to forgive us that we may know peace of mind.

This we pray in Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Day 4 Gracious and holy God our Father,

I thank you for the many blessings I receive from you.

I am not worthy of them or the great love you show toward me. Often I fail to live up to the standard that your Son set before us. Through His death on the cross we have forgiveness for our failings. For this we give thanks and praise you.

May I this day share that love with every person I meet through word and deed that you may be glorified. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.

Day 5 Unto to you, O Lord, do I lift up my heart this day,

being sincerely grateful for the opportunities that it may bring. May all I do today be acceptable to you.

Keep me ever mindful that I am dependent on your abundant grace and blessing.

Teach me to know that godliness with contentment is to my gain and to live accordingly.

In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.

Day 6 Dear Lord God, as this day opens before me may you hold centre place in it.

Life is full of uncertainties that can shake my faith and my being. Touch me again with your love and as I feel your presence in my life may my trust and faith in you be strengthened despite circumstances.

As we read of our Saviour’s life and teaching, may the qualities of goodness

be continually strengthened and deepened in our lives.

As people see us may we be a reflection of Jesus Christ and attract others to want to know Him. This we pray in His name, Amen.

Day 7 Dear Lord, another day has passed and its events have touched my life.

The mistakes that I have made today make me realize how much I need you. That need is not just for a moment but continuously.

Forgive me where I may have failed you and others in different ways.

Thank you for the blessings that I have received from you directly and through others.

Thank you that the knowledge of your love for me

will enable me to sleep peacefully and ready to serve you tomorrow. This prayer I pray in the name of your Son, Jesus, Amen.