Prayer Archives

Not praying impacts your spiritual readiness to face the challenges of the day.

When you get up in the morning, asks Anthony DeStefano, do you know the first thing you should do? You need to say a short prayer.

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

Mom called to say that Elinor Miller was enjoying my book 10 Prayers You Can’t Live Without. The other news was more sobering…

I could feel a prayer forming: Lord, please don’t let this be as bad as I think.

By Peola Hicks2 min read

Prior to joining Guideposts, I had no idea about the massive reach of its prayer ministry…

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

When you go through a trial like this, it’s bound to test your faith. But it has only deepened their appreciation for life.

By Jamie Farr7 min read

In this story from January 1985, popular M*A*S*H star Jamie Farr explains how faith played a role in his first big break in show business.

By Edie Melson2 min read

My fears kept me from feeling God’s comforting presence. I wanted prayers that could give me that comfort. So I wrote my own.

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

This story feels especially painful because prayer is at the center of what CURE does and is…

By Peola Hicks2 min read

Jesus left the weak among us for a reason. We have a reason to pray for those who are weak among us.

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

On this day, I am reminded that in my times of hopelessness, to pray like Jesus is to cry out in despair.

In this story from February 1971, eminent composer and orchestra leader Duke Ellington shares how his sounds of praise came from his heart.