Prayer for the Day: A Simple Prayer – Psalm 16:8
Introduction
Some prayers are short because they don’t need many words. They rise like a sigh—a few honest sentences that reconnect us to God’s steady presence. Midday prayer offers that sacred pause, a breath of calm in the middle of everything else. When life feels scattered, simplicity brings us back to center.
This prayer for the day reminds us that God doesn’t need eloquence, just openness. He listens to every whisper and meets us where we are.
Scripture
“I keep the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.”
— Psalm 16:8 (NRSV)
Reflection
David’s words remind us that steadiness comes not from control but from awareness—I keep the Lord always before me.When God is our focus, the day’s chaos loses its power. A simple prayer isn’t less faithful; it’s often more honest. It’s what happens when we run out of words and trust that God already knows.
The beauty of a short prayer is that it can travel with you—to your desk, your car, your kitchen. It’s not bound to a place or moment; it becomes a rhythm that carries peace through the day.
A Simple Prayer
Lord, thank you for this moment of pause. {pause}
Stay close to me through what’s ahead. {pause}
When I’m hurried, slow me down. {pause}
When I’m unsure, remind me that you are near. {pause}
Let my thoughts, words, and actions honor you today. Amen. {pause}
A Prayer for Kids and Grandkids
Dear God, thank you for being with me today. {pause}
Help me to do my best and to be kind. {pause}
When I feel busy or tired, help me to stop and pray. {pause}
Thank you for loving me all the time. Amen. {pause}
