Dads
Dad's Prayer for April 14th
A short, Scripture-shaped dads prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.
The prayer
A prayer to pray now
Father, people walked past Jesus when He was on the cross. They laughed. They shook their heads. I know I do the same thing. I get distracted. I go through the day like His death is old news and has nothing to do with my Wednesday. Forgive me for walking past. Bring me back to the cross with clear eyes. No show. Just truth. Help me see that He stayed on the cross while they mocked Him. He stays with me even when I am just scrolling on my phone. Your love does not quit. It keeps going even when I am not paying attention. Let that love be the thing I see today. 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.
Those who passed by blasphemed him, wagging their heads
Matthew 27:39Those who passed by blasphemed him, wagging their heads and saying, “Ha! You who destroy the temple and build it in three days,
Mark 15:29
Questions about this prayer
When should I pray dad's prayer for april 14th?
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 Matthew 27:39, Mark 15:29. 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.