Dads
Dad’s Prayer for November 3rd
A short, Scripture-shaped dads prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.
The prayer
A prayer to pray now
Father, You notice when people pray — even people I would never expect. Even the ones who are far off, reaching for You late at night. You see it. You hear it.
Help me not miss the small prayers around me. The cousin who half-asked about faith. The coworker who said something honest. Maybe these are the early starts of something You are already doing.
Lord Jesus, You hear every prayer. Hear the half-prayers—the awkward ones. The ones said in cars and hospital rooms by people who do not yet know You well. Let me be alert to where Your work is starting.
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 Lord said to him, “Arise and go to the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judah9:11 or, Judas for one named Saul, a man of Tarsus. For behold, he is praying,
Acts 9:11
Questions about this prayer
When should I pray dad’s prayer for november 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 Acts 9:11. 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.