60 Days of Prayer August/September 2025

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.  —2 CORINTHIANS 4:16 (NIV) Early one morning at the gym, I started my workout on the elliptical. My plan was to go first thing and get it over with. The gym was crowded—everyone else probably having the same intention. An older man, nearing ninety, pushed his walker to the cycle beside me. His daughter helped him make the transition from the walker to the cycle, cradling his arms as he inched to the bike. Once settled, the man pedaled slowly in purposeful circles. “OK, Dad,” his daughter said. “You’re doing great! Wow. Look at how great you’re doing.” Every now and then she patted his shoulder, encouraging him with,…

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. EPHESIANS 2:10 (NIV) WHEN YOU FEEL inadequate or doubt that you measure up, remember this truth: God sees you. He knows your heart, your struggles, and every unique gift He’s placed within you. His vision for your life isn’t defined by perfection or accomplishments—it’s about becoming the person He lovingly created you to be. Father, thank You for seeing my worth when I struggle to see it myself. Help me trust Your vision for my life.…

Yet you, LORD, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand. ISAIAH 64:8 (NIV) LIFE’S CHANGES CAN feel overwhelming, as if we’re being reshaped in ways we didn’t anticipate. But Isaiah reminds us that we are clay in the hands of our loving Creator. God molds us with care, using each turn to shape us into who He has called us to be. Lord, help me remain flexible and open to Your will, knowing that You are shaping me into something wonderfully made.…

Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. EPHESIANS 5:17 (NIV) GOD CALLS YOU to live with intention, seeking His will in all you do. This verse reminds you that understanding His plans requires prayer, time in His Word, and an open heart. He wants to guide you toward choices that bring hope. Trust in His wisdom and step forward in faith as you align your life with His divine calling. Lord, guide my steps, and teach me to live in a way that honors You and brings glory to Your name.…

The earth is the LORD’S, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. PSALM 24:1 (NIV) EVEN WHEN THE world feels unsettled, there is so much beauty to be found. Each sunrise, blooming flower, and act of kindness reminds us that God’s presence is everywhere. He entrusted this incredible world to us—not only to enjoy but to care for. Every choice we make—whether it’s showing love to a neighbor, treasuring the gift of creation, or working toward peace— brings us closer to His design of harmony. Lord, help me bring Your love into the world through my words and actions.…

“Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” MATTHEW 18:3 (NIV) CHILDREN HAVE AN incredible ability to see the world through the eyes of wonder and possibility. To them, every hurdle is an adventure waiting to unfold, every barrier an opportunity to overcome. Life isn’t without its trials, but what if we approached them with the same unshakable confidence of a child? Jesus invites us to rediscover this perspective—one of faith, courage, and hope. Heavenly Father, thank You for being by my side and turning every step into a grand adventure.…