Monday - Because He Lives

Welcome to Daily Prayer. This is Week 5 of the Because He Lives series — encounters with the risen Jesus. This week we pray through the encounter the disciples had with Jesus in Galilee, where he spoke one of the most meaningful passages in Scripture — the Great Commission. Let us quiet our hearts and minds before the Lord, anticipating a special connection with him today. Father, today we give everyone and everything to you.

Matthew 28:16-20 (ESV)

Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Word of Encouragement

This moment is incredibly honest—they worshiped Him, but some doubted. That means you don’t have to clean yourself up before coming to Jesus. You don’t have to resolve every question or eliminate every hesitation. The disciples stood in front of the risen Savior with divided hearts—and He didn’t rebuke them or send them away. He welcomed them. Jesus is not waiting for perfect faith. He is inviting real faith—faith that says, “I’m here, even if I’m still wrestling.” Wherever you are today—confident or uncertain—you are invited to come close.

A Prayer of Adoration

Jesus, you are alive. You overcame death, sin, and the grave. You are not distant or powerless—you are risen and reigning. I worship you as Lord. I honor you as King. You are worthy of my life, my trust, and my surrender. All authority is Yours, and in that truth I find rest and peace. You are patient with weak and weary people. Even when my faith wavers, your faithfulness never changes.

A Prayer of Confession

Lord, I admit that my heart is often divided. There are parts of me that believe deeply, and parts of me that hesitate, question, or pull back. Sometimes I doubt your goodness. Sometimes I question your plan. Sometimes I rely more on what I see than on who you are. Sometimes I allow fear and disappointment to shape my view of you. I confess that I often lean on my own understanding instead of trusting your heart. I bring that to you now—honestly, without hiding. I believe, but help my unbelief.

A Prayer of Petition

Jesus, meet me right here. Strengthen what is weak in my faith. Calm what is anxious in my heart. Draw me closer to you—not through pressure, but through your presence. Help me to trust you more—not by striving, but by walking with you. Teach me to stay near to you even when I do not understand everything. Let my doubts become places where I encounter your grace more deeply.

Closing Prayer

During these last few moments, simply sit with Jesus. Picture yourself standing before Him on that mountain. He sees you fully—and He is not pulling away. Let yourself be known. Rest in His presence, knowing that He sees you as you really are, and still invites you to join Him in His mission to rescue the world.