Praying

Recent Praying Stories

Ashamed, I sent up another prayer for those around me. We were all trapped, and all needed protection.

by Julia Attaway

Praise God, you running feet and creaking knees...

by Rick Hamlin

No matter how frenetic the day is, there is nothing (other than forgetfulness) preventing us from praying.

by Julia Attaway

a person adjusting a thermostat

It was a bitterly cold winter and we had no money for more fuel. What were we going to do?

by Lena Silsby
, Canton, New York

an angel ornament in a Christmas tree

A angelic devotion that will inspire you to celebrate the holiday season by sharing God's love and light.

by Karen Barber
, Alpharetta, Georgia

Elizabeth Peale Allen

Deepen your faith with these tips drawn from God's word.

by Elizabeth Peale Allen
, Pawling, New York

Edward Grinnan editor-in-chief of Guideposts

A woman learns that prayers are answered, even for the most basic of needs.


statue of an angel praying

Praying with a woman in dire need, I feared I'd gotten in over my head.  Miraculously, God's ministers joined me.

by Rebecca House
, Chelsea, Michigan

The answer to her prayers was right there in the moment of prayer; the gift she needed most was right at hand.

by Rick Hamlin

Karen Kingsbury, author

Best-selling author Karen Kingsbury talks about her latest novel, "The Bridge," as well as her prayer practice.


When we worship God, do we do it in the way we like? It’s worth a thought. And maybe a prayer, too.

by Julia Attaway

There are a lot of people hurting out there. People who lost their homes, people who don’t have heat. They need our prayers.

by Rick Hamlin

OurPrayer staff praying on Thanksgiving Day of Prayer.

How the Thanksgiving Day of Prayer was born.

by Rick Hamlin
, New York, New York

As they prayed for him, he was on the journey of a lifetime, traveling to the gate of heaven.

by Rick Hamlin

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