Dads
Dad’s Prayer for October 23rd
A short, Scripture-shaped dads prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.
The prayer
A prayer to pray now
Father, in John 6:67, Jesus asked the twelve, "Will You also go away?" Many followers had just left. It was a hard teaching. Hard to swallow. Peter answered, "Lord, where would we go? You have the words of eternal life."
Peter's answer was not based on a good feeling. It was based on looking around at every other choice and finding nothing better. I have looked too. The other places I might give my life — chasing my career, chasing comfort, staying distracted, trying to look good to others — none of them give what they promise.
Keep me anchored when Your teaching is hard. When You call me to forgive someone who is not sorry. When You call me to give past my comfort. When You call me to tell the truth, even when lying would be easier. There is nowhere better to go. The hardness is not a reason to leave.
Lord Jesus, You have the words of eternal life. Help me stay, especially when staying is harder than going.
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.
Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.
John 6:68
Questions about this prayer
When should I pray dad’s prayer for october 23rd?
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 6:68. 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.