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My Daily Prayer Plan

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Welcome to My Daily Prayer Plan: 2027 Edition

What better way to start the new year than with a tool that can help your prayer life flourish in 2027? That’s just what the book you hold in your hands can do.

Part daily devotional, part prayer journal, and part prayer tracker, this fantastic guide gives you everything you need to spend a few minutes every day with God—both in His Word and in prayer. Each day includes a scripture, devotional thought, and prayer starter. Then you’ll be able to write down what’s on your own heart in a conversation with God. (Don’t worry about making your prayer perfect or eloquent. The Bible tells us in Jeremiah 29:12 that when we talk to God, He is faithful to listen.) At the bottom of the page are dedicated spots for your prayer requests, praises, and answers to prayer.

Each day of the week invites you to focus your prayers on the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23):

• Sunday: Love

• Monday: Joy

• Tuesday: Peace

• Wednesday: Patience and Kindness

• Thursday: Goodness

• Friday: Faithfulness

• Saturday: Gentleness and Self-Control

At the end of 2027, you’ll have a year’s worth of reflections to look back on and see how God has worked in your life. May this year be the next step in your faith journey as you come to know your heavenly Father more fully through prayer!

“When you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.”

Jeremiah 29:12–13 nlt

JANUARY 2027

“Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?”

Matthew 22:36 esv

Are you starting the year with fresh determination and specific goals? Or are you just taking one day at a time as best you can? Either way, may all you do be rooted first and foremost in this: Love God with all your heart, soul, and mind. Second: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no greater plan or purpose than to obey Jesus in these two— His greatest—commandments (Matthew 22:37–39)!

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Friday, January 1

NEW YEAR’S DAY

Fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you.

1 Samuel 12:24 esv

Faithfully, with all my heart, Lord—that’s how I want to fear You, honor You, love You, and serve You in this new year and all my life. Help me never forget all the great things You’ve done for me in the past, as I trust You for the present and the future.

PRAYER REQUESTS

ANSWERS TO PRAYER

PRAISES

Saturday, January 2

Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth. Then they will come to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap.

2 Timothy 2:23–26 nlt

Lord, please help me to gently and wisely share Your truth. I pray that more and more people will let their hearts be changed by You!

PRAYER REQUESTS

ANSWERS TO PRAYER

PRAISES

Sunday, January 3

“When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow! This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”

John 15:10–13 nlt

Dear Jesus, You gave the perfect example and instructions on what love is and how to love others. Thank You! Please lead me in Your love and let it affect those around me.

PRAYER REQUESTS

ANSWERS TO PRAYER

PRAISES

Monday, January 4

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.

Philippians 4:4–5 niv

It’s not like You don’t know that this life is hard, Lord. Still, Your Word tells us to rejoice always. You show us how to do that: by remembering You are near and praying to You about everything, with thanksgiving. You then give Your amazing peace—to replace our anxiety—as you guard our hearts and minds. Thank You!

PRAYER REQUESTS

ANSWERS TO PRAYER

PRAISES

Tuesday, January 5

I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

1 Timothy 2:1–2 niv

Lord, I pray for all our leaders. Let them realize their need for Your wisdom above any human wisdom so they can help keep people in peace.

PRAYER REQUESTS

ANSWERS TO PRAYER

PRAISES

Wednesday, January 6

So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.

Galatians 6:9–10 nlt

God, it’s hard to be patient while I’m trying to do the right thing, and it’s hard to wait on Your good results. Help me hang in there, please! I want to trust You and remember Your promises.

PRAYER REQUESTS

ANSWERS TO PRAYER

PRAISES

Thursday, January 7

She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness. She carefully watches everything in her household and suffers nothing from laziness. . . . Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised.

Proverbs 31:25–30 nlt

Lord, I’m thankful for the Proverbs 31 woman’s example. Help me imitate her wisdom, kindness, and goodness.

PRAYER REQUESTS

ANSWERS TO PRAYER

PRAISES

Friday, January 8

Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him. . . . He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.

Psalm 91:1–2, 4 nlt

Almighty God, I’m so grateful for the steadfast shelter, protection, and rest You faithfully provide. I want to help more people find unfailing refuge in You.

PRAYER REQUESTS

ANSWERS TO PRAYER

PRAISES

Saturday, January 9

Remind the believers to submit to the government and its officers. They should be obedient, always ready to do what is good. They must not slander anyone and must avoid quarreling. Instead, they should be gentle and show true humility to everyone.

Titus 3:1–2 nlt

Your ways of living are always best, Lord. Help me and all believers to obey Your instructions and conduct ourselves with gentleness and humility.

PRAYER REQUESTS

ANSWERS TO PRAYER

PRAISES

Sunday, January 10

Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.

Ephesians 4:1–2 nlt

It’s a challenge, for sure, to always be humble, gentle, and patient. Help me remember Paul’s plea in this passage, Lord. It’s so important to give grace to others for their faults. I certainly have my own faults, and I’m grateful when grace is given to me—especially the perfect, endless grace You give!

PRAYER REQUESTS

ANSWERS TO PRAYER

PRAISES

Monday, January 11

I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice. My body rests in safety. . . . You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.

Psalm 16:8–9, 11 nlt

Real, enduring joy comes from knowing You are always with me, always protecting me, always showing me the way of life. Thank You, Lord!

PRAYER REQUESTS

ANSWERS TO PRAYER

PRAISES

Tuesday, January 12

“ I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

John 16:33 esv

Jesus, You don’t sugarcoat things. You are honest that life is hard. Thank You for Your reminder that even during trial and suffering, I can find peace in You. I trust that You have overcome the world, and one day You’ll redeem everything and make it all right.

PRAYER REQUESTS

ANSWERS TO PRAYER

PRAISES

Wednesday, January 13

He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

Micah 6:8 esv

Lord, keep my focus on these good things You require of me. Show me ways to promote Your true justice. Help me choose kindness in all situations. Let me walk in close step with You every day.

PRAYER REQUESTS

ANSWERS TO PRAYER

PRAISES

Thursday, January 14

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice.

Philippians 4:8–9 niv

Lord, keep reminding me of this wonderful scripture. If my mind is focused on goodness like Your Word instructs, then my actions will be too.

PRAYER REQUESTS

ANSWERS TO PRAYER

PRAISES

Friday, January 15

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.

Proverbs 3:5–6 nlt

I often don’t understand what You’re doing, Lord. Help me to be faithful to You anyway. I know my understanding is flawed, and nothing is better than following You. Please lead me along the paths You have planned for me, step-by-step, day by day.

PRAYER REQUESTS

ANSWERS TO PRAYER

PRAISES

Saturday, January 16

The tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.

James 3:5–6 niv

Lord, help me. Constantly remind me of how important it is to keep control over my tongue.

PRAYER REQUESTS

ANSWERS TO PRAYER

PRAISES

Sunday, January 17

But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.

1 John 3:17–18 esv

Father God, open my eyes to the needs around me and help me meet them. I want to prove my love for You and others by what I do, in tangible ways that help care for people.

PRAYER REQUESTS

ANSWERS TO PRAYER

PRAISES

Monday, January 18

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22 esv

Please keep my heart joyful, Lord, no matter my circumstances. Help me focus on You in good times and bad. Happiness depends on situations, but real joy depends on Your presence. I have salvation in you, and I have Your Holy Spirit within me. I know You’ll never leave or forsake me. I have every reason to rejoice!

PRAYER REQUESTS

ANSWERS TO PRAYER

PRAISES

Tuesday, January 19

You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock.

Isaiah 26:3–4 nlt

Lord, I desperately need Your perfect peace. Everything feels so shaky right now. Remind me that You are the eternal Rock—solid, steady, and sure. I can certainly trust in You!