Dads
Dad’s Prayer for August 2nd
A short, Scripture-shaped dads prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.
The prayer
A prayer to pray now
Father, Your Word says in Ephesians 1:11 that we have an inheritance in You, planned out by Your own wise will. I am not the one writing this story. I am part of what You are writing.
That goes against everything in me as a working man. I plan. I project. I forecast cash flow. I think two quarters ahead. Most of that is good. But deep down, I have started to believe the future depends on how sharp my plan is rather than on the One who actually holds tomorrow.
Loosen the grip without removing the responsibility. Let me work hard and trust harder. Let me make my plans and hold them with open hands, knowing You can change the details, and my inheritance in You is still safe.
Lord Jesus, You knew exactly what was coming, and You did not panic. Give me that same calm trust for this Saturday in August. I cannot control how this year turns out. But I can receive it from You and give my best to it.
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.
We were also assigned an inheritance in him, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who does all things after the counsel of his will,
Ephesians 1:11
Questions about this prayer
When should I pray dad’s prayer for august 2nd?
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 Ephesians 1:11. 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.