Prayer - mission field

Heavenly Father,

All glory and honor are yours. We bring you the gifts of our adoration, praise, and thanksgiving.

Apart from you, Almighty God, we are nothing. We know you are the source of everything good in our lives and celebrate your unconditional love for us. For all the blessings we have enjoyed, we give thanks.

We ask you to continue to show us your favor and equip us to share your message of hope, love, joy, and peace with all who will hear. In response to our belief, we are called to works of mercy. Help us to step out of our comfort zones and into the mission field. Let us find inspiration within the walls of our church home then go out to be Jesus’ hands and feet for all those who are in physical, spiritual, emotional, and financial need.

We trust in you, Gracious God, and revel in the love you made evident in the birth or your son, Jesus, our Savior, who became human so He could take the weight of our sins to the cross where they died with Him, our Resurrected Lord.

And it is in Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

(c) Ann Trimble-Ray 2012

Prayer - in the details

Heavenly Father,


We’re celebrate having You in the details of our lives. We are grateful You care enough to know the number of hairs on our heads and yet still remain in control of the universe and all that’s in it. Your wisdom, might, and majesty create awe within us and lead us to worship.

Give us an appreciation for Your world and all that’s in it. Help us to see not just what’s directly in front of us but the wider world around us as well. Let us understand anew how You brought the earth and all its contents into being. From nothing You brought forth life – the birds of the air, fish of the sea, mountains and valleys, animals of all kinds, and Your children, unconditionally loved and forgiven.

We thank You, Gracious God, for sending Your Son, Jesus, to be our friend, our brother, and Savior. We flourish when we invest ourselves in relationship with You, Jesus, and grow into Your likeness however slowly, however imperfectly. Continue to pour out Your blessings upon us, equipping us to be disciples who spread the Good News to all who will hear.

In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

(c) Ann Trimble-Ray 2012

Prayer - united in mission

Heavenly Father,


We celebrate the blessings You shower upon us – undeserved yet appreciated, unearned yet meaningful, unmatchable yet fulfilling. We honor You with all of our being, knowing our understanding is limited for You are great, wise beyond our comprehension and much more loving than we can ever hope to be.

In You, Lord, we find our purpose, our contentment, peace, and joy. Your provision for Your children is perfect. All of our needs can be met through intentional and intimate relationship with You. We are sinners, saved only by Your grace. Help us to be reflections of Your love and mercy to all we encounter. Let our lives model Jesus for those who don’t know Your saving and healing power.

Let us be a Christian family, united in our mission to share the Good News of Jesus Christ to all who will hear. Let our shared mission be to grow Your Kingdom here on earth. Help us to be faithful witnesses of the Gospel and boldly proclaim the mystery and majesty of Your grace and mercy.

Too often we fail, Gracious God, and we indulge our human nature rather than keeping our focus on You. Our prayer is for forgiveness. As Your children, forgiven and loved unconditionally, we take one more step in our journey toward our ultimate prize, life eternal in our heavenly home where we will sit at Jesus’ feet.

In His name and for His sake we pray, Amen.

(c) Ann Trimble-Ray 2012

Prayer - praising

Heavenly Father,


All glory and honor to You, our Creator and Redeemer! We praise You, adore You, and honor You.

We welcome the signs of spring surrounding us, celebrating Your creation and all the potential of a new growing season. We see Your handiwork and are reminded of how great, generous, and amazing You are.

Thank you for the blessings you have given us - the blessings of family and friends, health, and Your unconditional love. We find joy in Your Word, Your comfort, and Your strength.

Continue to show us Your favor. Help us to build community to be the body of Christ. Equip us to be disciples who share the Good News of Your Gospel. Help us to live as Your beloved children, boldly proclaiming our faith.

We pray these things in the holy and precious name of Jesus. Amen.

(c) Ann Trimble-Ray 2012

Prayer - Mother's Day

Heavenly Father,


We praise You for the blessings we have known and enjoyed. All good things come from You, we celebrate Your unconditional love and thank You for meeting all of our needs.

You have blessed us with mothers to care for us, nuture us, and lead us to relationship with You. Today we honor our mothers, recognizing their role in our lives. And we remember those mothers who are no longer with us, keeping them on our hearts. Sometimes mother figures aren't related by blood but proven true by word and deed. We thank you for them as well.

And we also honor our high school seniors who are taking the next big steps in their lives. We lift them up to You, asking You to guide, guard, and protect them no matter where their journey will take them. And we praise You for their success.

Thank You, Gracious God, for our families, beautiful days, productivity, and Your Word which guides us.

All these things we ask in the name of our Savior, Jesus. Amen.

(c) Ann Trimble-Ray 2012

Prayer - Memorial Day

Heavenly Father,


We praise you for the blessings of liberty and freedom we all enjoy. We are grateful to be able to gather to worship you, openly professing our faith in God the Father, God the Son, and your Holy Spirit.

On this Memorial Day weekend, we remember all those who have given their lives in defense of our country. Their sacrifice for our freedoms resonates with us today and every day. We raise the families of those who have given their lives, asking your blessings upon them as well.

We also pause to remember all the loved ones who have gone on this year. Our grief at their loss is tempered with the joyful knowledge they are in your heavenly home, where you prepared a place for them.

Gracious God, we thank you for showing your favor upon all of your children. Continue to surround us with your love. We ask you to pour down your grace and mercy upon us. Let us all be beacons of the Gospel.

In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

(c) Ann Trimble-Ray 2012

Prayer - graduates

Heavenly Father,


We celebrate You, coming to You in worship, praise, and thanksgiving. With united hearts, joyful spirits, and great expectation, we look forward with great anticipation to all You have in store for us.

Enlighten us, open our eyes to Your leading and will for our lives. Equip us to be Your messengers, spreading the Good News of the Gospel by our words, actions, and example.

Let us be Your hands and feet, Jesus, working to expand Your Kingdom on earth. Help us to see needs, meet them with compassion, and give You the glory.

We ask for Your protection for all our high school graduates who take the next steps forward in their lives. Guide, guard, and protect them, Gracious God, helping them to live joyful, faithful, and productive lives dedicated to serving You and growing ever closer to You in the process.

All these things we ask in the name of Jesus, our Savior. Amen.

(c) Ann Trimble-Ray 2012

Prayer - Beginning of Summer

Heavenly Father,


All honor and glory are yours, our Creator, Redeemer and King. We praise you for your constant love, peace, and the wisdom you offer through your Word.

As we enjoy the beginning of summer, time for family, friends, and activities, help us to keep our priorities in perspective. Setting aside time for daily reading of your Word, times spent in prayer, devotional reading, as well as weekly worship will be richly rewarded. For you are faithful to your children.

Keep us safe as we spend more time in your creation, traveling, and help us to be aware of the magnificent world you have entrusted to our care.

Give us hearts for service, for sharing the good news of the Gospel, and making disciples for you. Empower us, enlighten us, and equip us to be your messengers, winning one more for Jesus.

Thank you for the blessings we enjoy and continue to show your favor to us.

We ask these things boldly and confidently in the name of Jesus, our Savior. Amen.

(c) Ann Trimble-Ray 2012

Prayer - Independence Day

Heavenly Father,


All praise, honor, and glory are yours. We celebrate the blessings of our lives, made possible by your grace, mercy, and unconditional love.

We remember the creation of this nation, formed by men and women who intended to escape religious persecution and establish a new country founded on your principles.

Those ideals are captured in the often ignored lyrics of the Star Spangled Banner which say:

Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved home and the war's desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heav'n rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation.
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: "In God is our trust."
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

Guide, guard, and protect us as individuals and a nation, empowering us to follow your good, pleasing, and perfect will. In so doing, we will celebrate again the birth of this still young nation and honor you in the process.

In Jesus’ name and for his sake we pray. Amen.

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Prayer - Summer

Heavenly Father,


We become ever more aware of your creation as we journey through these days of heat and humidity. We celebrate your glory in all the moments of our lives and proclaim your greatness as we realize our again how tiny we are compared to you. Yet you love us lavishly and unconditionally. And as we worry about our well-being due to extreme weather, we need only to turn to you in trust and remember your promise to protect us from harm.

We praise you for all the blessings we enjoy. Help us to respond to our faith and your love with acts of service of your will. As we spend time in your word, in prayer, in study, and in Christian conferencing, help us to discern your will. Equip us to be your hands and feet, helping to spread your kingdom on earth, winning more hearts for Jesus.

Forgive us when we fail to do your will. Forgive us for our sins. And forgive us for our lack of trust in you. Restore us and lead us on the path you have designed for us.

Help us to be a beacon of hope for all who are searching. Let all we do and say bring honor to you.

In the precious name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

(c) Ann Trimble-Ray 2012