Craig Groeschel Inspired Daily Prayer | November 13, 2026

You pick up your phone to check the time and look up several minutes later. The morning has barely begun, and there are already more voices in your head than people in the room. This Craig Groeschel inspired daily prayer for November 13, 2026 offers a chance to decide what will get your attention today.

Today’s Scripture

“See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” — Ephesians 5:15–16, KJV

Paul’s words ask us to be deliberate about the way we live. Your phone may help you work, check on someone, or stay connected to a community. It may also interrupt a conversation you care about. Think of one moment when you want to be available to the person in front of you. A small choice about where you put your phone can support that intention.

A Prayer for Attention

Father, thank You for the time I have been given today. Help me notice how quickly I reach for something to fill a pause. Give me patience to sit with a quiet moment. If there is a feeling I am trying to avoid, help me name it and bring it to You.

Show me one habit that would help me use my phone with care. Perhaps I can silence an unnecessary alert or set it down while someone tells me about their day. Give me wisdom to stay reachable where others rely on me. Help me make room for attention in ways that fit the responsibilities I have.

When I feel scattered, help me return to one task. Give me the patience to read a full page, finish an honest reply, or listen to a story all the way through. Thank You for the people who give me that kind of attention. Teach me to offer it freely, even when a conversation takes more time than I planned.

Give me a gentle response when I fall back into an old habit. Let me notice what prompted it and try again at the next opportunity. Help me make space for prayer, rest, and the people whose presence is a gift. Give me an attentive heart for the ordinary hours of this day. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

One Small Step Today

Choose one ten-minute stretch to set your phone somewhere out of reach. Use the time for a meal, a short walk, or a conversation. If someone needs to reach you urgently, keep the appropriate notifications on.

Let’s Encourage One Another

When do you most enjoy being free from interruptions? Share one small habit that has helped you be more present with someone or give a task your full attention.

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Original prayer and reflection, independently written and unaffiliated with Craig Groeschel.