“Give us each day our daily bread.” — Luke 11:3 (BSB)
“If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” — John 15:7 (BSB)
“Pray without ceasing. Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:17–18 (BSB)
Daily prayer keeps me close to Christ. It is how I abide in Him and live in conscious dependence on His presence. When I pray each day, I grow in holiness and become more sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit. I learn to confess quickly, forgive freely, give thanks always, and trust continually.
Prayer is also how I carry others to God—family, friends, the Church, the world. It is how I respond to joy and sorrow, fear and hope. By praying daily, I remain spiritually awake, grounded in truth, and formed in love.
Canon Dr. Joel Scandrett (Trinity School for Ministry) writes, “Daily prayer is not just a discipline—it is a delight. In it, we meet God, receive grace, and are changed.”
Bishop Julian Dobbs (Diocese of the Living Word, ACNA) explains, “When we practice daily prayer, we give God our first thoughts, our deepest burdens, and our greatest joys. It is how we walk with Him daily and grow in strength.”
The 1662 Book of Common Prayer provides a rich pattern of daily prayer in the Morning and Evening Offices. These prayers, rooted in Scripture and full of praise, confession, intercession, and thanksgiving, guide the Church in faithful devotion day by day.
J.C. Ryle wrote, “To be prayerless is to be Christless. A man may work, study, or preach without prayer, but he will never thrive. Daily prayer is the secret of daily strength.” (Practical Religion, 1878)
Archbishop Foley Beach (ACNA) has said, “If you want to grow in Christ, start by praying every day. When you make space for God, He fills it with His presence and power.”
I practice daily prayer because I belong to God, I need His help, and I long to live each day in communion with Him.
St. Basil the Great (c. 330–379 AD): “Prayer is the link between the soul and God. Let it be the beginning and end of every day, and the breath between.” — On the Holy Spirit, 26
St. John Chrysostom (c. 347–407 AD): “Prayer is more than asking—it is communion. The Christian who prays daily walks in light, no matter how dark the world.” — Homily on Matthew, 6
St. Cyprian of Carthage (c. 200–258 AD): “Prayer is the strength of the Christian. Without it, we are defenseless; with it, we are clothed in power from on high.” — On the Lord’s Prayer, 37
An Anglican Catechism (Expanded) offers over 350+ Scripture-based answers to the core truths of the Christian faith. Each entry includes biblical texts, theological insight, and reflections from historic and contemporary Anglican voices. Rooted in the classical tradition, it is designed for teaching, discipleship, and spiritual formation.
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