Dads
Dad’s Prayer for May 3rd
A short, Scripture-shaped dads prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.
The prayer
A prayer to pray now
Lord Jesus, You told us we would have trouble in this world. You also said You have overcome it. Hold both of those in my head today. Trouble is real. So is Your win. When the hard things come — the email I do not want to answer, the fight at school, the bill that is too high — help me remember the second half of that verse without forgetting the first. Both are true at the same time. 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.
I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things.
1 Corinthians 13:7
Questions about this prayer
When should I pray dad’s prayer for may 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 John 16:33, 1 Corinthians 13:7. 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.