Daily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper

Send us your feedback — we’re listening Psalm 126:5–6 | Prayer for Hope After Tears, Grief and Disappointment - Three themes Hope when life has brought sorrow. Strength to keep moving forward. Trust in God through the next season. Scripture — Psalm 126:5  Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.” Pause. Let us pray together. As evening approaches, we may finally feel the weight of wha...

Send us your feedback — we’re listening Jeremiah 30:17 | Prayer for Healing, Recovery, Strength and Hope - Three themes Prayer for physical healing and appropriate care. Emotional and spiritual restoration. Strength for families and carers. Jeremiah 30:17 (NIV, short excerpt) “But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,” declares the LORD. Pause. Let us pray together. At midday, some pe...

Send us your feedback — we’re listening Proverbs 16:3 | Prayer for Stress, Clarity and Peace of Mind - Three themes Calm amid competing demands. Wisdom for decisions and responsibilities. Entrusting our plans to God. Scripture — Proverbs 16:3  “Commit to the LORD whatever you do.” Pause. Let us pray together. By mid-morning, the demands of the day can begin to crowd our minds. Messages need answer...

Send us your feedback — we’re listening Deuteronomy 31:8 | Morning Prayer for Fear, Courage and God’s Presence Courage when the day feels uncertain. Confidence in God’s faithful presence. Strength for the responsibilities ahead. Scripture — Deuteronomy 31:8 (NIV, short excerpt) “The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you.” Pause. Let us pray together. Some mornings, fear arrives before...

Send us your feedback — we’re listening Psalm 127:2 | Closing Prayer of the Day | A Night Prayer to Release Worry and Rest in God’s Care - Three themes: Releasing worries we cannot resolve tonight • Receiving God’s peace • Rest and renewal in God’s care SCRIPTURE — PSALM 127:2 (NIV) In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat—for he grants sleep to those he loves. Loving Fathe...

Send us your feedback — we’re listening 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 | Early Evening Prayer | A Prayer for Hope, Purpose and Strength in Difficult Times Three themes: Hope when the day has been difficult • Renewed inner strength • Discovering purpose in the next faithful step SCRIPTURE — 2 CORINTHIANS 4:16–18 (NIV) Verse 16: Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inward...

Send us your feedback — we’re listening Mark 5:34 | Midday Prayer for Healing | A Prayer for Strength, Recovery and Hope Three themes: Physical healing and recovery • Emotional and spiritual restoration • Strength for patients, families and caregivers SCRIPTURE — MARK 5:34 (NIV) “He said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.’” Loving Father, at...

Send us your feedback — we’re listening Psalm 32:8 | Mid-Morning Prayer | A Prayer for Stress, Clarity and God’s Guidance Three themes: Peace when the morning feels overwhelming • Wisdom when the way forward is unclear • Confidence to keep moving forward  PSALM 32:8 (NIV) “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” Heavenly Father, we...

Send us your feedback — we’re listening Psalm 91:1–2 | First Prayer of Dawn | A Morning Prayer for Protection When Fear Feels Close Three themes: God’s protection and refuge • Freedom from fear and anxiety • Confidence in God’s faithful presence  PSALM 91:1–2 (NIV) Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and m...

Send us your feedback — we’re listening Psalm 3:5 | Closing Night Prayer | A Prayer for Peace, Sleep and God’s Care Three themes: Peace at the end of the day • Surrendering our worries • Resting in God’s care “I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the LORD sustains me.” Loving Father, as this day comes to a close, we bring You the thoughts that are still moving around in our minds. Some of u...

Send us your feedback — we’re listening Habakkuk 3:17–19 | Early Evening Prayer | A Prayer for Hope When Life Feels Uncertain Three themes: Hope in hardship • Trust in God • Strength to persevere The passage describes a time when the fig tree does not blossom, the vines bear no fruit and the fields produce no food. Yet the prophet declares that he will rejoice in the Lord and find joy in God his S...

Send us your feedback — we’re listening Jeremiah 17:14 | Midday Prayer | A Prayer for Healing, Recovery and Strength Three themes: Healing and restoration • Strength through illness • Hope for the journey “Heal me, LORD, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.” Loving Father, we pause in the middle of this day and bring before You those who are unwell, exha...

Send us your feedback — we’re listening Psalm 25:4–5 | Morning Prayer | A Prayer for Guidance When You Don’t Know What to Do Three themes: God’s direction • Wisdom for decisions • Trust in His truth SCRIPTURE — PSALM 25:4–5 (NIV) “Show me your ways, LORD, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.” Heavenly Father, there...

Send us your feedback — we’re listening Psalm 121:7–8 | First Prayer of Dawn | Morning Prayer for Protection and Safety Three themes: God’s protection • His faithful presence • Courage for the day ahead  PSALM 121:7–8 (NIV) “The LORD will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” Father God, as this new day begins...

Send us your feedback — we’re listening Psalm 23:1–3  - The Lord Is My Shepherd: A Night Prayer for Peace, Renewal and Rest Three themes: God’s care, restoration, peace. Opening As evening settles in, you may be ready to put the day behind you, yet your thoughts may still be running through conversations, responsibilities and unanswered questions. Perhaps you are tired in body, or perhaps your hea...

Send us your feedback — we’re listening Matthew 6:33 - An Evening Prayer for Purpose, Priorities and Trust Three themes: God’s kingdom, purpose, trust. As the day begins to draw towards evening, it is natural to think about everything that has happened and everything still waiting to be done. You may feel satisfied with some things and disappointed about others. Perhaps tomorrow’s responsibilities...

Send us your feedback — we’re listening  Romans 12:2 - Be Renewed from Within: A Midday Prayer for Strength and a Fresh Perspective Three themes: renewal, perseverance, transformed thinking. Halfway through the day, you may be discovering just how much energy your responsibilities require. Perhaps the morning has been difficult, your thoughts have become crowded, or something has happened that has...

Send us your feedback — we’re listening Proverbs 3:5–6 -  Trust God with Your Day: A Morning Prayer for Wisdom and Guidance Three themes: trust, direction, wisdom. The morning is moving forward, and perhaps decisions are already demanding your attention. You may know what needs to be done but feel uncertain about how to approach it. You may be waiting for an answer or trying to work out which dire...

Send us your feedback — we’re listening  Isaiah 41:10 - Do Not Be Afraid: A Morning Prayer for God’s Presence, Strength and Protection Three themes: God’s presence, courage, protection. There are mornings when we wake up already carrying concerns about the day ahead. Perhaps you are facing a difficult conversation, a responsibility that feels too great, or a situation that you cannot control. Befo...

Send us your feedback — we’re listening Matthew 11:28–29 — Come to Jesus and Find Rest: A Night Prayer for the Weary and Burdened Three themes: The invitation of Jesus, surrendering burdens, rest in the presence of Christ.  MATTHEW 11:28 (NIV) “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Welcome to Daily Prayer. I am Reverend Ben Cooper, coming to you live from our s...

Send us your feedback — we’re listening Ephesians 2:10 — Created with Purpose: An Evening Prayer to Discover God’s Plan for Your Life  Identity in Christ, purpose through grace, faithful service. EPHESIANS 2:10 (NIV) “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works.” Welcome to Daily Prayer. I am Reverend Ben Cooper, coming to you live from our studios in London, England. Let’...

Send us your feedback — we’re listening 2 Corinthians 12:9 — Your Grace Is Enough: A Midday Prayer When You Feel Weak and Overwhelmed Three themes: The sufficiency of God’s grace, accepting our limitations, strength through Jesus Christ. 2 CORINTHIANS 12:9 (NIV) “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Welcome to Daily Prayer. I am Reverend Ben Cooper, coming to...

Send us your feedback — we’re listening James 1:5 — Lord, Show Me the Way: A Morning Prayer for Wisdom and Guidance Three themes: Wisdom from God, discernment in decisions, courage to follow the right path.  JAMES 1:5 (NIV) “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God.” Welcome to Daily Prayer. I am Reverend Ben Cooper, coming to you live from our studios in London, England. Let’s open God’s wo...

Send us your feedback — we’re listening Psalm 46:1 — God Is Our Refuge: A Morning Prayer for Courage, Safety and Confidence Three themes: God’s presence, refuge in difficulty, courage for the day ahead. SCRIPTURE — PSALM 46:1 (NIV) “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Welcome to Daily Prayer. I am Reverend Ben Cooper, coming to you live from our studios in London, Eng...

Send us your feedback — we’re listening Psalm 121:7–8 — A Night Prayer for Peace and Rest: Entrust Tomorrow to God Three themes: God’s faithful care, releasing the day’s burdens, peace and rest. SCRIPTURE — PSALM 121:7–8 (NIV) “The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” Welcome to Daily Prayer. I am Reverend Ben Cooper, coming to you live from our studios in London,...