My Prayers

My Prayers is a devotional companion for Christians who desire to begin their day by listening to God’s Word and responding to Him in prayer. Drawing on the rich devotional tradition of Johann Arndt and the prayer pattern taught by Martin Luther, Dr. John W. Tape brings Scripture and prayer together in a simple, deeply personal way. The Word of God comes first; prayer follows as a response of thanksgiving, confession, praise, and petition. The book begins with My Morning Prayer, a prayer for family, congregation, Church, neighbors, those who suffer, those who serve their communities, and the needs of the world. The remaining prayers invite readers to pray through selected portions of Scripture: Genesis and Exodus with Moses, selected Psalms with David, the Sermon on the Mount with Jesus, and selected passages from the Epistles with St. Paul. The book concludes with a prayer based on 1 Corinthians 13:4–7, reflecting on the fifteen fruits of Christian love. These prayers are not intended to replace the reading of Scripture or serve as a commentary on it. Rather, they are an invitation to linger over God’s Word and allow His Word to shape our conversation with Him. Read the Word. Listen to what God says. Respond in prayer. And begin the day with Christ.