Dads
Dad’s Prayer for July 8th
A short, Scripture-shaped dads prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.
The prayer
A prayer to pray now
Father, I do not always know where my real strength comes from. Some days I feel strong and clear. Other days, I feel like I am just pretending, leaning on coffee and my own plans.
Show me that my strength comes from You. Not from my work, not from the gym, not from my pay. From You, through small things like reading Your Word, telling You the truth at night, talking honestly with my wife, and time with other men who follow You.
Keep me from giving up those small habits. There are so many things that pull me away. Even my phone can steal my time with You. Help me stay close to You in the small things.
Lord Jesus, I do not want to wake up one day and find I have drifted far from You. Hold me close so I can tell when I start to wander.
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.
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
Ephesians 6:10
Questions about this prayer
When should I pray dad’s prayer for july 8th?
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 6:10. 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.