A Midday Prayer to Pause and Reset

Lord, it's the middle of the day, and I'm stopping — just for a minute — to remember You.

The morning is spent. Some of it went well; some of it didn't. I leave both with You.

For the hours that remain, renew my strength and sweeten my attitude. Give me a second wind, and a second grace.

Whatever the afternoon holds, hold me.

In Jesus' name, Amen.

When to Pray This

Pray this at lunch, between meetings, or in the car — anywhere you can steal sixty seconds. A midday pause is an old, old practice; it splits the day in two and gives God both halves.

A Verse to Hold On To

"Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice." — Psalm 55:17 (KJV)