October Prayers

October 1

Dear Father, help us to grasp that when we act and hold onto our sin, this is what sent Jesus to the horrors of the cross. Forgive us Lord, and make us aware of what we are doing for we forget and can walk in our sin as if we are doing nothing wrong. In Jesus' name we pray.

October 2

Lord may our churches not be divided. May there be peace between each other. Reveal the ones that are causing strife and remove them from our midst. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen

October 3

Lord Jesus we are humbled, for You have chosen us even in our ugliness and have made us beautiful by embracing us with Your love, grace and forgiveness. Thank You Lord.

October 4

Teach us, Lord, to live within our means. Many of us are in such bondage to credit cards and debt. Free us from the desires of our wants that cause us to be in debt. We ask for empowerment of the Holy Spirit to say no to ourselves in Jesus’ name. Amen

October 5

Father, help us to be godly parents. To live by Your word in raising our children. Give us wisdom and discernment as we pour into them and mold them into people who love You.

October 6

Lord, remind us that we do not have to live with anxiety or fear of the future. For Your peace that fills our hearts recognizes that all things are in Your hands. For You will keep us in perfect peace if only we keep our eyes on You. Amen

October 7

Father in heaven, show each one of us our purpose in this life. We know we are to worship and glorify You. Yet we can find ourselves wandering around not knowing why we are here.

October 8

Lord we come before You in worship, praise and thanksgiving. Thank You for Your forgiveness and for saving us. Thank You for sending Your Holy Spirit to guide us. Thank You Lord for choosing us. Amen and amen

October 9

Our Redeemer, forgiver of our sins. Sins that we choose to do, even when the Holy Spirit pricks our hearts and warns us to obey You. We can arrogantly say, You will forgive us, oh what that sin cost You. In the name of Jesus we pray.

October 10

We pray for our worship teams, who have been given the gift of beautiful voices and the playing of instruments. Who lead us to You in song. Father keep them and continue to anoint them to serve You with hearts devoted to You. In Jesus’ name we pray.

October 11

Lord it is such a wonder that even before creation You knew what time and what country we would live. You placed us at this time and in the United States, for such a time as this, when all around us this country looks like it’s falling apart. Raise us up Lord to fight the good fight and share Your word to the lost.

October 12

Father sometimes we don’t choose the blessings You have placed before us. We allow fear to get in the way. You Lord have a perfect plan and a good life You have written out for us. Help us Lord to realize this and not give into fear. In the name of Jesus we pray.

October 13

Lord Jesus, keep us grounded today. Grounded in our faith, grounded in Your word, grounded in our walk with You. May we not slip and if we do, oh that the first thing we do is repent and grab onto You. Amen

October 14

Precious Savior, lead us today to someone who needs to hear the gospel. Help us to see the ones that are lost and hurting. Give us the wisdom and boldness to share what You have done for their salvation. In Jesus’ name amen.

October 15

Lord we ask for perseverance. For with this we can go through any trial we may face, and be victorious as we come through to the other side. For we will be more like You. In the name of Jesus we pray.

October 16

Lord we do not know when You are coming to take us home. We pray we would be ready. That You would find us about Your business, waiting with joy. In Jesus’ name amen.

October 17

Oh sweet Lord, may we magnify You with our lives. May we be a joy to You all of our days, and finish the race well. In Jesus’ name amen.

October 18

Thank You Lord for the hope of eternal life with You. For the hope of seeing our family and friends who are believers that went ahead of us to heaven. What joy awaits us. Amen

October 19

Our Savior and mighty King, remind us that we are Yours and will never be taken from You. For we are safe in Your arms and freed from the power of Satan. Amen

October 20

Lord may You be the One that shines through us; may we not allow anything to dim our light. Oh that each day our light be brighter and stronger. May it draw people to You. In the name of Jesus we pray.

October 21

Father bring comfort to those who are hurting. May they draw peace and assurance from You. Let them feel Your presence and love surround them. We ask in Jesus’ name.

October 22

Lord we pray that we would understand when You shut a door, it is because You know better than we do. We can act like children when we find that You have shut a door we so wanted to walk through. Forgive us and help us to trust in Your directions. In the name of Jesus we pray.

October 23

Some of us Lord are like the dry bones in Ezekiel. We need You to breathe life into us. We have become complacent and have lost our desires for the things of You. Restore the joy of our salvation, breathe life into us again. In the name of Jesus we pray.

October 24

Lord keep our minds from going to “worse case scenarios”. We can allow our thoughts to wander to places that can weaken our trust in You and cause us to fear. In the name of Jesus we pray.

October 25

Thank You Father, for the innumerable times You have sent encouragement through a song, through a Bible verse we happen to read or in a loving word spoken by a dear friend or family member. Thank You. For we know it was You. Amen

October 26

Lord God thank You for when we find ourselves in a pit, You swoop down and lift us up. For You Lord are our deliverer, redeemer, our protector. We can lean into You and just exhale and rest. Amen

October 27

Lord it may be that we will pass through high waters, or be as if we are in a fiery furnace; You promise to be with us. You will not let these over take us. Thank You Father for Your keeping and Your continuous protection. Amen

October 28

Lord as You know the economy is very disheartening. Some of us are struggling to make ends meet. We ask Lord for Your peace during this time and for Your provisions. May we rest in the hope of heaven. In the name of Jesus we pray.

October 29

Father we lift up our family and friends that are going in for surgery. We pray they will feel Your presence, that they can be at peace. Lord give the surgeons, nurses and those involved the hands, wisdom and heart to do what is called for in this surgery. May the recovery go well. In Jesus’ name we pray.

October 30

We lift up this country to You Lord and pray for its healing. These days have become so heart breaking as we see how depravity has become so prevalent. Lord have mercy, we need You. Heal this land. In the name of Jesus we pray.

October 31

Lord, give us wisdom and direction in making decisions that not only affect us but our families. Help us to search Your will and Your will alone. In the name of Jesus amen.

Marj Lancaster