Praying for My Children, Every DayA Daily Devotional · Todd A. Mobley
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Published November 11, 2026 · 365 days + movable-feast appendix

A daily devotional for parents

A father's prayer for his children, one day at a time

Each day begins with a short prayer written by a father for his own children, resting on two passages of Scripture — one from the Old Testament, one from the New — from promise to fulfillment.

By Todd A. Mobley  ·  Inspired by Jesus Calling by Sarah Young

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Begin the day here

Today's Prayer

Today’s entry, exactly as it appears in the book — its title, the full prayer, and its two Scripture passages. Use the arrows to move to the day before or the day after.

November 14

Saved Together: Sin and Salvation Are Collective

Old Testament Genesis 12:3  ·  New Testament John 1:29

Jesus, Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world, and I know I carry my share of it. Free me from trying to prove I am better than the person next to me. Help me see that You are saving all of us together, not me apart from others. When I come to communion, reconnect me to Your Body and lift the weight of private guilt off my back. Make me care more about being in communion than about being correct. Let me carry responsibility for the whole. Gather my children into Your Body and let them know they belong. Amen.

Old Testament · Genesis 12:3

“I will bless those who bless you, and curse those who curse you, and in you all the families of the earth will be blessed.”

New Testament · John 1:29

“On the next day, John saw Jesus coming toward him, and so he said: ‘Behold, the Lamb of God. Behold, he who takes away the sin of the world.’”

Day 319 of 366

All 366 days are here in full — browse the whole year in the calendar below, or keep the book on the nightstand. See the formats →

Browse the whole year

The Year at a Glance

Every day of the book on one calendar — no endless list to scroll. Tap any day to read its full prayer and both Scripture passages. A small gold dot marks a feast day.

November 2026

Feast day  ·  Showing the 2026 calendar — it switches to 2027 on January 1, 2027. February 29 is in the book for leap years; in 2026 it follows February 28 so it can still be read.

The story behind the book

How it came to be

“Over the past few years, I recorded homilies, had them transcribed, then sat with each one and summarized what it was asking of me as a parent. From each summary I wrote a short prayer — not a lesson, but a prayer for my children, for a single day. Then I paired each prayer with two related passages from Scripture: one from the Old Testament and one from the New Testament, so that the prayer for the day rests on the whole story of God's faithfulness, from promise to fulfillment.”
— Todd A. Mobley, from the author's note

Dedicated to Angie, Michael, Marilyn, and Mary.

  • 1
    One homilyListened to on Sunday, recorded, and sat with during the week.
  • 1
    One prayerWritten from what that homily asked of a parent — for a single day.
  • 2
    Two passagesAn Old Testament promise and a New Testament fulfillment, side by side.
  • 365
    Days, plus an appendixA dated entry for every day of the year, with movable feasts in the back.

How to Use This Devotional

Each day of the year has its own page: one Old Testament passage, one New Testament passage, and a short prayer for your children. That's it. No long readings, no homework. A few quiet minutes.

Start wherever you are. If you're reading this on the website, today's prayer is right on the home page. If you'd rather start fresh, begin on January 1 and follow the calendar through the year. There's no wrong way in. Feast days are marked in gold on the calendar, and in leap years there's a prayer for February 29 too.

Read the two passages first, slowly, then read the prayer. If a line stays with you, sit with it a little longer. That's the whole method.

If you miss a day, don't try to catch up. Just pick up with today. The point was never a perfect streak. It was praying for your children, one day at a time.

If it helps to have it arrive instead of going to find it, sign up for the free daily email. One prayer each morning, with both passages, at 6:00 in the morning Eastern. The full text is always free here on the website too, no account and no payment.

The book has the same 365 prayers, plus prayers for the movable feasts of the Church year — the holy days that fall on a different date each year.

Praying for Your Children: Where to Start

You don't need the right words. You just need to start.

For a few years now, my habit has been simple: I record the Sunday homily, sit with what it was asking of me as a parent, and write a short prayer for my children from it. Most days the prayer is only a few sentences. Some days it's just one honest line. That was enough to build a book on, one day at a time.

If you want to start praying for your children every day, here's what I'd tell you:

Pray for them by name. Michael, Marilyn, and Mary — I name mine every time. There's something about saying their names that makes the prayer real instead of general.

Keep it short. A few minutes beats a long session you dread. If you can read one short passage and turn it into a sentence or two of prayer, you've done it.

Pick the same time each day. Mornings work well, before the day gets loud. The time matters less than the rhythm.

Don't worry about missing days. Life happens. Just start again tomorrow. God isn't keeping score.

And pray Scripture back to Him. That's the pattern in this book: an Old Testament passage and a New Testament passage, then a prayer that grows out of them. You don't have to find the words yourself. They're already there.

You don't have to be a theologian or a saint. You just have to be a parent who shows up. Start today, with one child, one minute, and one honest sentence. The rest will come.

Taste the book first

Sample Days

Four entries, exactly as they appear in the book — date, title, full prayer, and both Scripture passages shown in full.

November 29

Love That Death Cannot Touch

“Risen Jesus, the darkness in this world is real. Grief is real, loss is real, and fear is real. But You entered death and walked out of the tomb, and now there are things that never die: Your love, the gift of faith, and the promise of eternal life. When I am in the dark, give me the courage to get up and do what I can, like Mary Magdalene, who came to the tomb while it was still dark. Remind me that You claimed me at my baptism and sealed me with Your Spirit. Hold my children close in their darkest hours, and let them remember that You have the last word. Amen.”

Old Testament · Psalm 139:12

But darkness will not be impenetrable to you, and night will illuminate like the day: for just as its darkness is, so also is its light.

New Testament · John 20:1

Then on the first Sabbath, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and she saw that the stone had been rolled away from the tomb.

November 30

Return to the Fire and Change Your Answer

“Lord Jesus, You did not just forgive Peter; You restored him. You brought him back to a charcoal fire like the one where he denied You and let him answer three times, ‘Lord, You know that I love You.’ There are memories in my life I would rather forget, laugh off, or keep punishing myself for. Give me the courage to bring them to You instead. Lead me to confession, not to stay in the past, but to give You a new answer. Heal what I cannot undo, and make me strong where I was weakest. Let my children never be defined by their worst moments, but always know the way back to You. Amen.”

Old Testament · Hosea 14:1

Israel, convert to the Lord your God. For you have been ruined by your own iniquity.

New Testament · John 21:16

He said to him again: 'Simon, son of John, do you love me?' He said to him, 'Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.' He said to him, 'Feed my lambs.'

December 1

Healthy Boundaries and the Father's Hand

“Father, You stand at the door and knock, but You never force Your way in. Teach me to love like that: generously, and with wisdom. Help me see where my responsibility begins and ends, and give me the courage to set clear, loving boundaries instead of enabling what harms others or me. When I have done all I can, help me rest and leave the rest to You. And when someone draws a line with me, remind me that I am not rejected by You. I am Your child, and no one can take me from Your hand. Give my children both tender hearts and wise boundaries. Amen.”

Old Testament · Isaiah 65:2

I have extended my hands all day long to an unbelieving people, who advance along a way that is not good, following their own thoughts…

New Testament · John 10:29

What my Father gave to me is greater than all, and no one is able to seize from the hand of my Father.

December 2

No One Walks This Road Alone

“Father, life is hard, and I often try to carry it by myself. Remind me that I was never meant to, and that doing my best includes asking You for help. Give me friends who strengthen my faith, and make me that kind of friend to others. Open my eyes to the people around me, help me notice their effort and their gifts, and give me words that remind them they are not alone. When the people I love must take steps I cannot take with them, let them feel You beside them. Wherever my children go, send them good friends, and let them always know You are with them. Amen.”

Old Testament · Isaiah 35:3–4

Strengthen the lax hands, and confirm the weak knees! Say to the fainthearted: 'Take courage and fear not!'

New Testament · Acts 14:22

Strengthening the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them that they should remain always in the faith, and that it is necessary for us to enter into the kingdom of God through many tribulations.

The book

Praying for My Children, Every Day

A Daily Devotional by Todd A. Mobley. One page a day — a prayer for your children, grounded in the whole story of Scripture.

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About the author

About Todd & Angie

Todd A. Mobley and his wife, Angie, make their home in the Dayton, Ohio area. They are a family of five — Todd and Angie, and their three children, Michael, Marilyn, and Mary, to whom this book is dedicated.

Over the past few years Todd built a simple habit: record the Sunday homily, sit with what it was asking of him as a parent, and write a short prayer for his children from it. Day by day, those prayers became this book — 365 of them, each paired with an Old Testament and a New Testament passage.

He wrote it first for Angie and their children. He's sharing it now for other parents who want to pray for their children and aren't always sure where to start.

With thanks to our parents

“We also want to thank our parents — Mike and Peg Mobley, and Tom and Marilyn Bubp — for the example they have given us in life and faith.”

Their faith came first. The prayers in this book stand on what they handed down — lived out at home, passed from one generation to the next.

Mike & Peg Mobley  ·  Tom & Marilyn Bubp
Todd & Angie  ·  Michael, Marilyn & Mary

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