Prayer Archives

An artist's rendering of a small boy kneeling in prayer at his bedside

Someone Cares—Pass It On: Children’s Prayer

A mother shares a prayer she composed for her young children to say at bedtime, so that they might drift off to sleep feeling loved and safe.

What Prayer Can Do: Safe in the Storm

By Elna Lidman2 min read

She prayed for her son’s protection from the raging storm outside, and it was a good thing she did…

Faith Opens the Door to Miracles

By Will Davis, Jr.2 min read

Discover the key to unlocking God’s power in your life in this excerpt from Pray Big for Your Life.

How to Pray All Day

By Carol Kuykendall2 min read

Why you might consider putting an end to ending morning prayer with Amen.

Guideposts: An inspiring prayer for Lent

7 Lenten Prayers to Strengthen Your Faith

By Brett Leveridge1 min read

We offer these prayers to inspire you along what Guideposts executive editor Rick Hamlin has described as “your own Lenten journey of prayer through the wilderness of this world, leading to the glorious message of new life.” May they deepen your connection to Him in this holy season.

Rules for Prayer: Be in Awe

By Timothy Keller3 min read

In Timothy Keller’s new book, Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God, he highlights the importance of joyful fear of God in prayer.

7 Reasons to Gossip Only with God

By Bob Hostetler3 min read

Guideposts blogger Bob Hostetler on the wisdom of taking your gossip to God–and leaving it there.

War Room Director Alex Kendrick Talks The Movie's Success

Alex Kendrick on the Surprising Success of ‘War Room’

By Jessica Toomer6 min read

War Room director Alex Kendrick talks about the suprising success of his latest film and why he doesn’t care what the critics think.

Faith, Life and Prayer: Give the Gift of Peace

Vice President of Ministries for Guideposts Outreach Division, Reverend Dr. Pablo Diaz shares how you can have a blessed Christmas by giving the gift of peace.

Julie Garmon: From Depression to Peace

Julie Garmon, who tells of her struggle with perfectionism in the December 2015 edition of Guideposts, shares how faith and prayer have aided her in her battle against depression in 2012. Today, Julie has peace, has finished her novel, signed with a literary agent, and is now working on a new story.