Everyday Prayers with Million Praying Moms

A Prayer for Help with Hard Decisions As parents, mentors, and believers, we’re challenged to nurture children’s spiritual growth with the same passion we give to academics or sports, trusting that God desires them to grow in wisdom, stature, and favor with Him and with others. In today's prayer by Nicolet Bell we take a look at the story of Jesus at the temple as a child and how this...

A Prayer to Reap What You Sow Peace is one of the deepest longings of our hearts, and yet it can feel just out of reach—especially in strained relationships. In today's episode by Brooke McGlothlin , we explore how true wisdom is shown in the way we live and get along with others. It’s not always easy—just like tending a garden takes sweat, patience, and perseverance—but so...

A Prayer to Love Your Neighbor Being a good neighbor is more than kindness—it’s a reflection of Christ’s love. Today's prayer by Rachael Adams explores Jesus’ teaching of the Good Samaritan, reminding us that love isn’t limited to those who are easy to care for, but extends to everyone God places in our path. Loving our neighbor means recognizing needs and acting in c...

A Prayer to Release the Mess Motherhood can feel like hard, fruitless labor—pouring out everything and still ending up with empty hands and an empty heart. In today's episode by Brooke McGlothlin , we reflect on Peter’s exhausting night of fishing with no results and the moment Jesus asked him to try again. Against all odds, Peter obeyed and witnessed a miracle.. Reference: Luke 5: 1-9...

A Prayer to Release Expectations Discipling our kids rarely goes as planned, right? In today's episode, Nicolet Bell reminds us that parenting is a roller coaster, but God calls us to keep His Word central in family life and trust Him to work in the hearts of our children. Deuteronomy 6 reminds us that the Word of God should be woven into the everyday rhythms of our homes, even as our kids squirm,...

A Prayer to Combat Comparison Have you ever walked away from a playdate, a scroll through social media, or a simple conversation and suddenly felt like you or your family weren’t “enough”? Today's prayer by  Nicolet Bell reminds us that comparison sneaks in quickly and quietly, leaving us unsettled, discontent, and distracted from the joy God desires for us. We reflect on Ga...

A Prayer for a Servant's Heart One of the most powerful acts of humility recorded in Scripture—Jesus washing His disciples’ feet. In today's episode, Nicolet Bell helps us reflect on how this simple yet profound act shows us what it means to live with a servant’s heart. Jesus set the ultimate example of love, humility, and forgiveness. We are reminded that following Jesus means p...

A Prayer to Make the Hidden Things Known Parenting young adults is a season marked by both joy and challenge. In today’s episode by  Brooke McGlothlin , we explore the tension of releasing our children into independence while still feeling the weight of responsibility as parents. While we can no longer control their schedules, choices, or environments, God’s presence never leaves...

A Liturgy for a Heart of Hospitality  How can we better welcome others into our lives and homes as Christ has welcomed us? Today's prayer by Abby Kuykendall is an invitation. Through prayer, scripture, and confession, we can be reminded that hospitality is not about perfection but about creating space for God’s love to be experienced by those around us. As we open our hearts and tables,...

A Prayer for Reconcilliation In today's episode by Gina L. Smith, we reflect on the ministry of reconciliation and how it applies to one of the most important relationships in our lives—our relationships with our parents. For years, family dynamics, unspoken pain, and even cultural labels cancloud how we see those who raised us. But Scripture calls us to view others not f...

A Prayer to Bear Fruit Reference: 2 Corinthians 5: 16-20 Prayer: Father, reveal any areas of my life that aren’t bearing your fruit. Help me to submit to your careful and caring pruning hand. Help me to model this for my children. Empty me of myself and fill me with your Spirit, that I might bear your fruit.  LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Follow Everyday Prayers...

A Prayer Not to Rush God’s timing is always intentional and perfect. Today's prayer by Nicolet Bell looks at the story of Jesus healing the blind man at Bethsaida. Rather than healing instantly, Jesus chose a gradual process—first partial sight, then complete clarity. This miracle serves as a powerful illustration of how spiritual growth often unfolds over time. Just as the discip...

A Prayer for Transitioning to an Empty Nest The empty nest season can feel like stepping into unfamiliar territory—filled with loss, change, and the challenge of finding new purpose. In this episode, we explore the emotional reality of this transition and the hope God offers along the way. You’ll hear personal reflections on the struggles of letting go, learning to parent adult childre...

A Prayer to Cultivate Kindness  Motherhood is filled with both chaos and sweetness. In today’s devotion, we reflect on the small yet powerful acts of kindness and those tender moments that remind us of God’s love. We are reminded that we don’t always need the perfect words or solutions when others are hurting. Often, presence, gentleness, and kindness speak louder than advic...

A Prayer to Share Joy Joy is contagious. Today's prayer written by Nicolet Bell reminds us that the true source of lasting joy is Jesus. When we root our joy in Him, our relationships become spaces where His Spirit overflows, bringing light and gladness to those around us. Reference: Philippians 4:4 Prayer: Father, today we rejoice in you. Help us to seek you as the fountain of joy in our lives. H...

A Prayer to Focus on the Now Jesus calls us to trust Him with tomorrow and let go of our need for control. Today's prayer by Nicolet Bell reminds of the importance of living in the present with God. Choosing joy means choosing presence—releasing regret, fear, or striving, and experiencing the fullness of God’s love today. Reference: Matthew 6:34 Prayer: Jesus, help me to focus on what...

A Prayer to Combat Jealousy Jealousy is a subtle but destructive force that can creep into our hearts and relationships.  In today's episode, we look at King Saul’s jealousy of David, the “green-eyed monster” Shakespeare warned of, and how jealousy can consume us if left unchecked. Through personal stories—including a lesson from kids’ soccer trophies—we ex...

A Prayer for Comfort As I Anticipate the Next Season Have you ever sat in the bittersweet moments of parenting—when children begin to step into independence, and the reality of them slowly leaving home starts to set in? It’s in these tender seasons of grief and transition that God reminds us He is the God of all comfort, walking with us through each change. Reference: 2 Corinthians 1:3...

What if hospitality wasn’t about a spotless home, the perfect meal, or curated moments—but simply about presence? A Prayer for an Open Door Today’s episode by Abby Kuykendall, we explore the beauty of opening our doors, fingerprints and all, and welcoming others the way Christ welcomes us. From Zacchaeus’ messy house to Matthew’s table full of “disreputable sinn...

How to Pray God's Word for Our Children Often, our prayers as parents can feel reactive—born out of desperation in the middle of tantrums, challenges, or long days. But what if prayer became our proactive  response instead of our last resort? That’s the invitation of today’s episode: to return to the heart of Million Praying Moms—praying God’s Word faithfully and...

Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms A Prayer For the Desire to Abide Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by life’s responsibilities, deadlines, or struggles that you just wanted to hide away? In today’s episode, we talk about the power of abiding in God when the weight of life feels too heavy. Through moments of exhaustion, anxiety, and the demands of motherhood and work, God off...

Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms A Prayer for the Fullness of Joy Have you ever felt like joy slips through your fingers—here for a moment and gone the next?  In today’s episode, Nicolet Bell helps us reflect on what it means to live in the fullness of joy that Jesus promises, not just glimpses of it. Rather than manufacturing joy through circumstances or effort, Jesus...

Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms A Prayer to Know the Truth In today’s episode, Nicolet Bell shares a simple yet powerful moment of parenting: teaching a preschooler what it really means to tell the truth. Through this conversation, we are reminded that honesty is not only vital in our relationships but also central to our walk with God. Just as a mother gently guides her child, G...

Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms A Prayer for Sharing Forgiveness  God doesn’t always lead us by the shortest route, but by the safest one. In today’s episode, Stacey Thacker helps us reflect on God’s faithful presence in seasons of transition and wilderness. We read in Exodus about how God guided the Israelites by His pillar of cloud by day and pillar of fire by...

Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms A Prayer for Compassion Jesus is our Good Shepherd, but most of us don't really know all that it takes to be a shepherd.  In today's episode, Nicolet Bell shares a story about a little lamb that paints a beautiful picture of how Jesus cares for each of us. Jesus not only had compassion but also acted on it, caring for every need He encountered. Toda...