Dads
Dad's Prayer for August 3rd
A short, Scripture-shaped dads prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.
The prayer
A prayer to pray now
Father, Revelation 21:23 says the new city has no need of sun or moon, because the Lamb is its light. That picture stays with me — a place where Jesus Himself is all the light there is.
Most of my light comes from other things. My mood depends on how the weekend went. My peace depends on the kid being okay. My energy depends on the coffee. None of those are bad, but none of them last.
Teach me to go straight to You for real light, not just as words, but as something I actually do — a few quiet minutes with You before the day takes over, a quick prayer when things get heavy, turning back to You when the afternoon gets dim.
Lord Jesus, You are the light I will see by forever. Let some of that start now. Help me carry it home from work in my eyes, where my wife and kids can see it without me having to explain.
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.
The city has no need for the sun or moon to shine, for the very glory of God illuminated it and its lamp is the Lamb.
Revelation 21:23
Questions about this prayer
When should I pray dad's prayer for august 3rd?
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 Revelation 21:23. 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.