Dads
Dad's Prayer for July 24th
A short, Scripture-shaped dads prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.
The prayer
A prayer to pray now
Father, You told Israel in Exodus 14:13 to stand still and see Your salvation. That is a hard command for a man like me. I want to act. I want a plan, a spreadsheet, a next step. Standing still feels like I am failing.
But there are seasons when my action would make things worse. I cannot force trust from my kid. I cannot fix things with another lecture. Sometimes the work is to stop, breathe, and watch You do what I cannot.
Show me the difference between waiting on You and just hiding. Waiting takes courage. Hiding is easy. When I am called to wait, give me patience. When I am called to move, give me clarity to know it is You moving me.
Lord Jesus, You waited in Gethsemane before You acted. Teach me that order — listen, surrender, then move. Not move, then panic, then pray.
Amen.
How to pray it
- Read it slowly. Move through this prayer one line at a time, out loud if you can, letting each phrase land before the next.
- Make it personal. Pause where a line meets your day and name the person, fear, or hope it touches before God.
- Carry it with you. Keep one sentence with you — on your phone or in your pocket — and return to it when the day gets loud.
Verses to pray
Pray these slowly, one line at a time. Scripture quoted from a public-domain translation.
Moses said to the people, “Don’t be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of Yahweh, which he will work for you today; for you will never again see the Egyptians whom you have seen today.
Exodus 14:13
Questions about this prayer
When should I pray dad's prayer for july 24th?
Pray it whenever the words fit your moment — at the start of the day, in a hard stretch, or when you simply want to turn toward God.
Which Bible verses anchor this prayer?
This prayer is anchored in Exodus 14:13. The "Verses to pray" section above quotes them in full.
Can I save or share this prayer?
Yes. Use the Copy prayer button to copy the words, or open the Chosen Portion app to keep a daily prayer, devotional, and Scripture with you.