While our primary Bible study should be through reading the scripture itself, a good devotional can be a great way of helping us learn more about a topic or get a different perspective on the scriptures. However, too many devotionals are light on scripture and heavy on opinion or platitudes. 60 Scriptures You Can Pray by Danika Cooley is different.
60 Scriptures You Can Pray is a beautifully written book of devotionals and prayers based directly on scripture. As stated in the title, there are 60 different prayers. Those 60 are broken into eight categories: Praise, Thanksgiving, Confession, Supplication, Intercession, Deliverance, Lament, and Guidance.
Each devotional starts where all good study starts, with reading the scripture. Then there is a short devotional on the scripture, followed by a prayer based on it.
They can be read in order or picked and chosen based on what you need that day (or season). I love that they are scripturally solid, but short enough for a busy mom to read one each day. Each one covers the front and back of a single page, and the recommended scripture reading ranges from about 10 verses to a chapter. So I can grab my hot tea and the book, take ten minutes to focus my mind on God, and spend time in prayer.
For example, day 29 is titled “May We Do His Will.” The scripture for the day is Hebrews 13, and the devotional discusses what it looks like to serve Jesus in today’s world. The prayer asks Him to help us carry out His will. In part, it says, “ Jesus is the Good Shepherd, and I am the sheep. Please equip me to do every good thing according to your will. Help me to carry out the good works you have ordained just for me,”
I highly recommend 60 Scriptures You Can Pray for teens or adults aiming to deepen or establish a prayer habit. This book offers a straightforward approach to integrating prayer and scripture into your daily routine, whether you’re just starting or looking to enrich an existing practice. Find it on Amazon or at Danika’s website, Thinking Kids Press.
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