A Prayer for Fresh Wonder in the Days of Summer | Your Daily Prayer

Summer invites us to slow down. To look up. To wonder again. But in the rush of schedules, travel, and responsibilities, we often miss the gentle joy and awe this season offers. This prayer invites you to pause—and ask God to awaken a fresh sense of wonder in the days of summer. Whether you're on vacation or in your everyday rhythm, God is near. And creation is declaring His glory. Lord, Thank You for the warmth, beauty, and stillness of summer. As days stretch long and light spills into evening skies, awaken my soul to fresh wonder. Let me see You in sunsets and gardens, in laughter and silence, in waves and wind. Help me not to rush past Your presence, but to notice the ways You speak through creation. Give me childlike awe, grateful rest, and moments of sacred slowness. I pray for spiritual renewal this summer—not just for my body, but for my heart. Let this season be more than a break—let it be a deep breath in Your presence. Help me to honor this time not just with rest, but with reflection. May wonder stir worship. And may the peace of summer lead me closer to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.