Pamela Palmer

Prayer is an important part of our faith and helps believers connect with God. The Bible gives accounts of God’s children praying. Noah prayed. Abraham prayed. Esther prayed. Daniel prayed. And there are numerous accounts when Jesus and his disciples prayed. Scripture teaches that God wants to hear our prayers and that we should bring every request to the Lord. Prayer is the place we can praise the Lord, bring our needs, and talk to Jesus about anything and everything.

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done” (Philippians 4:6).

However your day went, the ups and downs, and the good and bad, you have a loving God who wants to hear from you. Ending the day with night time prayer is an incredible way to ground oneself in Jesus after the long day has passed. Praying in the evening helps believers finish their day by spending time with the God who was with them each moment and who desires to hear from them.

As the sun sets and the world gradually grows quiet, there's a unique serenity that envelops the evening hours—a perfect time for reflection, gratitude, and connection with our loving God before we close our eyes to sleep. Nighttime prayer offers sacred opportunity before the day's end to give our worries and concerns to our Father in heaven. Whether it's a moment of quiet solitude and meditation, a bedtime ritual with loved ones, or a formal liturgy, the act of saying a night prayer in the evening carries powerful change for our heart, soul, and mind before sleep. In the stillness of the night, we have the chance to pour out our hearts, express our hopes and fears, and seek guidance and comfort from God.

Perhaps praying in the evening is already part of your day or is something new you want to try. Here are seven prayers to help you wind down your day and to pray in the evening time.

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Saul did not believe the Good News that Jesus had been the long-awaited Messiah, and therefore, viewed Christians as deceitful and a threat to Judaism. Saul’s rejection of Jesus as the Messiah led him to believe that he needed to persecute the followers of Jesus to stop the spread of the Gospel.

This moment is incredibly important because the Israelites have finally entered the land promised to them by God and they go on to successfully conquer the first city along their journey. The fallen walls of Jericho became a key affirmation that God was fulfilling His promise to them, and that God would be with them as they took possession of the Promised Land.

The Bible is God’s living word that teaches, inspires, corrects, and builds up. When women of God approach Scripture, they can come with confidence that it will speak to every issue and worry they have and equip them to reflect the love of God. God’s word contains beautiful poetry, wisdom, and the truth women need to develop a strong faith.

Here are 32 beautiful Bible verses that every woman should know.

Parents have a great responsibility when it comes to raising children. Scripture teaches that having children is a reward (see Psalm 127:3). One practice that cannot be underestimated as someone brings up a child is to pray for them. We see examples of this in the Bible, such as when David prayed for his son Solomon.

“And give my son Solomon the wholehearted devotion to keep your commands, statutes and decrees and to do everything to build the palatial structure for which I have provided” (1 Chronicles 29:19).

This passage is a beautiful glimpse into the heart of a father that shows his desire for his son to follow the Lord. It is also a verse that inspires parents to pray for their children — not only their faith, but for all aspects of their heart and life. Here are seven powerful prayers to pray over your children.

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Peter was not a perfect person, but he is someone that Christians today can look to for guidance on having hearts devoted to Jesus. Through Scripture, we can learn some important things about who Peter was and the life he lived.

Many Christians around the world are looking ahead as Easter approaches. Believers of Christ anticipate Holy Week and seek ways to prepare their hearts for this special season. Many Christians participate in Lent, which is the 40 days leading up to Easter. The length of 40 days corresponds with the 40 days Jesus spent in the wilderness fasting, resisting temptation, and preparing for His public ministry life.

In 2026, Lent begins on February 18, and ends on April 2.

“Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry” (Matthew 4:1-2).

The Lenten season is marked by prayer and fasting. Lent, however, may look different for each believer, and churches across the globe celebrate Lent in various ways by offering prayer guides, encouraging believers to fast and pray, and holding services dedicated to the Lenten season.

Perhaps like other Christians, you are already thinking about what you will fast from, or give up, for Lent. Or maybe you are wondering if you will even do anything to participate in Lent this year.

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What makes this time of year meaningful, regardless of our situation, is that it teaches us to pause and give thanks. It is the season that we carve out time to reflect on the goodness of the year past. Photo credit: ©Getty Images/MKucova

John Newton’s story is one of profound transformation and deliverance. It is clear that his radical change resulted in the formation of this hymn. Its words are very relatable for many believers who know what it is to be delivered from a life of wickedness into a life of righteousness lived for God.

The first two commandments are certainly similar, as they both establish that God alone is God. However, they are separated into two commandments because they teach two distinct concepts.

The Lenten season is marked by prayer and fasting. Lent, however, may look different for each believer, and churches across the globe celebrate Lent in various ways by offering prayer guides, encouraging believers to fast and pray, and holding services dedicated to the Lenten season. 

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Angels are fascinating, and it’s no surprise that people research them, create stories about them, and have wide ranges of ideas about who angels are and what they do. In Scripture, there are many references to angels or heavenly beings. We find angels present in narratives about Jacob (Genesis 28:10-12), Daniel (Daniel 6:16-22), and even the birth of Jesus Luke 1:28-36).

Angels are mentioned early on in Scripture. We read of angels, or cherubim, being set in place to guard the Garden of Eden after Adam and Eve were made to leave following their sin.

“So the Lord God banished him from the Garden of Eden to work the ground from which he had been taken. After he drove the man out, he placed on the east side of the Garden of Eden cherubim and a flaming sword flashing back and forth to guard the way to the tree of life” (Genesis 3:23-24).

No doubt, angels are real and exist, as evidenced throughout Scripture. However, they are mysterious and the descriptions we find in Scripture about angels seem to indicate that they are strange, or even frightening, in appearance. Like anything that we cannot fully understand, a lot has been made up or fabricated about angels over the course of history. In some parts of the world, angels have become associated with spirituality and religions apart from Christianity, as well.

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The Christmas season is surely a very busy time of year for most. We have homes to decorate, gatherings to host with loved ones, and shopping for gifts to do in addition to all our normal responsibilities. It can add up quickly and begin to feel overwhelming as you consider all the Christmas preparations you have to take care of. Although these preparations are important, we never want Christmas prep to take away the joy of what this season is all about.

“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests’” (Luke 2:11-14).

Naturally, we want to spend time with loved ones and participate in being generous, but the main focus of this season is Jesus Christ. If prep is feeling overwhelming, it can be helpful to look to the Bible for truth and spend time with the Lord in prayer. When we look to Scripture, we find guidance and great wisdom that can help us have a right heart and outlook when it comes to managing all our tasks this time of year.

Here are seven prayers for when Christmas prep feels overwhelming.

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During the holiday season, there is an expectation or assumption that everything will be merry and bright. On Thanksgiving Day, we imagine that we will be at a table filled with delicious food and many loved ones. However, that is not always the case. For some, the holiday will be spent alone. Perhaps you are estranged from your family, or you live too far away and are unable to travel.

Most people have had lonely holidays, but being alone is never easy. When we look to Scripture, we find evidence of God’s goodness and faithfulness. If you or someone you know will be alone this Thanksgiving, here are 10 prayers you can say to bring comfort and hope.

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