Daily Prayer Motivation

These prayer-related quotes, Bible verses and prayers are refreshed daily for the IBIP webapp.

Prayer Quote of the Day

“What is the cause of most backslidings? I believe, as a general rule, one of the chief causes is neglect of private prayer.”

quote of the day

J. C. Ryle (1816–1900)

English evangelical Anglican bishop. Author.

Prayer Bible Verse of the Day

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”

Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)



Prayer of the Day

A Franciscan Benediction

May God bless you with discomfort
at easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships
so that you may live deep within your heart.

May God bless you with anger
at injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people,
so that you may work for justice, freedom and peace.

May God bless you with tears
to shed for those who suffer pain, rejection, hunger and war,
so that you may reach out your hand to comfort them and
to turn their pain into joy.

And may God bless you with enough foolishness
to believe that you can make a difference in the world,
so that you can do what others claim cannot be done
to bring justice and kindness to all our children and the poor.

Anon.