Prayer Archives

God’s mercies are new each morning and the least I can do is acknowledge him for who he is to me each day.

In this story from August 1954, legendary journalist and television host Ed Sullivan reveals how his faith helped put his career on the right track.

My sister was running the Boston Marathon. “U ok?” I texted. And waited. And prayed.

By Peola Hicks2 min read

I couldn’t help but cry out to God and ask him to show me how prayer can serve others in a greater way.

When a kid starts getting argumentative or difficult, I pray. It’s always the same prayer…

By Peola Hicks2 min read

At first, I wondered why so many people turn to prayer. Then I reflected on my own reason for praying.

By Peola Hicks2 min read

Jesus said, “Love one another; as I have loved you.” I can understand the first part, but “as I have loved you”… this is where I struggle.

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

On the cross, Jesus prayed, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” There’s no reason we shouldn’t be just as honest in our prayers.

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

I’ve always wondered: What’s good about Good Friday? In prayer, I found the answer.

By Peola Hicks2 min read

I need to hear God’s voice for direction on a daily basis. Praying keeps me in hearing distance of what God has to say.

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

I went through my mental list of people who needed prayer. As I concentrated on it, I stopped counting the miles.

By Peola Hicks2 min read

We should pray for the people we can trust to know and respect our pet peeves