Church Of England Morning Prayer Bbc Video

Are you looking to take your spiritual journey to the next level? One of the best ways to do that is to develop a daily prayer routine.

Imagine it as your spiritual workout. Just as you go to the gym to stay in shape, regular prayer can keep your soul strong and connected to the Divine.

The most challenging part of praying is to make it a regular part of our lives. But with a little time and planning it is possible to create a prayer routine that works with your lifestyle and schedule. The most appealing part is that you get to customize it to match your own personality and spiritual tradition.

It’s true that life can be hectic and it’s easy to let prayers slide off the list of priorities. Like everything else that’s worth having, it takes dedication and discipline. This is where establishing an effective prayer schedule comes in. It gives the structure and accountability needed to make sure we are in contact with God on a regularly.

So, how do you begin? The first step is to figure out the time of day that is the most suitable time to pray. Some people prefer to start their day with prayer, and others prefer to pray at night before getting to bed. Experiment and see which method works best for you.

After you’ve decided on the most appropriate time to pray You can begin building your daily routine. Here’s an example of a pattern that you can follow daily for morning prayer:

Begin by talking to God, ask for his presence as you read and meditate.

Take a chapter from the Bible and meditate on it for a while. This can be accomplished by reading it three to four times, or listing everything it reveals about yourself or examples to follow, commands to obey or promises to keep.

Structure your prayer by praying for adoration, confession, petition, and thanksgiving. Prayerfully address your urgent needs and concerns and then take time to be in God’s presence.

The best thing about the prayer time routine is that it is customizable to meet your requirements. Many people might only have some minutes while others might have an hour or more. It’s important that you make this a consistent part of your daily routine. And if you miss one or two days do not fret! Just get back on track for the next day.

The practice of daily prayer is a great opportunity to begin the new year with a new feeling of purpose and feeling of connection to the divine. It’s an effective way to start your day, keeping your eyes on the Lord and making sure that your actions and thoughts are aligned in accordance with His plan.

Another way to increase your prayer practice is to make it more interactive. Instead of just reciting words, you should try to connect with God in a deeper way. Try using your imagination to picture the scenes described within the Bible. You can try to imagine the feelings of these characters and put yourself in their position. This will make your prayer time more personal and meaningful.

Try incorporating various forms of prayer into your day-to-day routine. For example, try silent prayer, contemplative prayer, or even writing your prayers. This can keep your prayer practice from becoming monotonous and add the variety you need to your spiritual practice.

One of the most effective ways to remain engaged and focused on your daily prayer routine is sharing your practice with other people. Find an accountability partner, a family member or friend member who will check in with you and help you to stick to your schedule. They may even join you in prayer and share their own experiences.

The goal of a daily prayer practice is to increase your connection with God and ensure that your actions and thoughts are in line with His will. It’s not about perfection or following the strict rules, it’s about being intentional and consistent in your life of faith. Take the time to discover a prayer practice that you enjoy and make it a priority within your everyday life. You’ll be amazed at how much difference it makes on your spiritual growth as well as overall wellbeing.

Now we have been through that let’s look at some of our favorite daily prayers:

1. A Morning Prayer for Strength

Dear God, I’m exhausted and I don’t know when this “race” will end in my life. It seems like I’ve been running forever trying to conquer this obstacle. Help me to not try to beat my pain and instead run with a sense of endurance the race you have set before me. I know that because of you I am ultimately a victor over the trials that I face in life. I am certain that nothing can be able to separate me from your eternal love. Please show me some of your affection and give me the strength to stand through this trial. Thank you for your devotion for me that will never end! Thank to you the chance of joy that I will enjoy forever with you in the Kingdom of Heaven! – Adrian Rogers

2. A Morning Prayer for Courage

Lord, grant me tenacious amazing courage as I journey through this day. When I’m tempted give up, assist me to keep going. Help me keep a positive attitude in the event that things do not go my way. And give me the courage to do whatever needs to be done. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

– Dr. Ray Pritchard

3. Prayer to Seek God Each Day

Father, thank You for the sky and sun, as they both give us an exciting new day and the chance to chase You. Thank You for reminding us it’s not necessarily easy but that you don’t have to carry the burden into each new day. Forgive us for dwelling in the past and keeping grudges. Thank You for our hearts that are not held back by nothing when we pray to You every day. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Meg Bucher

4. A Daily Prayer of Rejoice

Father Thank you for being a part of the story into my world and permitting me to establish a the privilege of a relationship with God. Thank you for allowing me to have a personal relationship with. Thank you for your unconditional love for me, today and always. Thank you for the blessings you’ve provided me and my family. Help us use those blessings to be a blessing to others. May I live a life full of joy as I see you at work in my life today! In Jesus’ name. Amen. – Ron Moore

5. To receive guidance by the Holy Spirit

Lord, I pray that you to influence the Spirit more strongly throughout my daily life. I am aware that any sin is likely to cause grief and diminish the voice of the Spirit and I ask for protection against temptations to sin. Help me crave your Spirit more strongly than I desire sin. Help me to grow in the fruits of the Spirit and then walk more closely to You. I pray for guidance from Your Spirit- let your word and promise always be a constant reminder of my heart. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Kenny Luck

6. For God’s Grace Daily

Lord, we thank you for your abundant grace, abundant grace. Thank you that we do not have to earn a drop from the great river in grace which flows unreservedly to us now. We thank you for the unplanned and undeserved favor you’ve bestowed on my life. Help me follow the path of your love and grace. Help me to keep the discipline I must meet with you regularly and drink from the water of life. Thank you for your rich love. Amen. – David Mathis

7. A Prayer to Love the Life You Have

God I ask you to help me appreciate my life right now. Show me the good things that I tend to overlook and help me be content with what I have. Let me be forgiven when I judge myself against others, forgive me for seeking things outside of you and your kingdom. Thanks for being with me right where I am, right where I am. Help me keep my eyes at you. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Nicki Koziarz

8. Prayer Against Distractions Today

When I begin my day, help me remember that I am yours and I want to behave accordingly. Keep my feet from stumbling and my mind from wandering into distractions that may steal precious energy and time from the most important things that you have designed for me. I am proud to be your child, Lord. And I’m thankful that you died for me–rising to greet me each new day, so that each day can become filled with the beauty of your love, the freedom of your Spirit and the delight of knowing you. – Rebecca Barlow Jordan

9. A Prayer for a Heavy Heart

Father I am so sad and burdened. I feel like I have to bear the burden on my own. Words like overwhelmed, distraught exhausted and frightened are the words that describe my current state. I am not sure how I can let you carry my heavy load Please help me understand. I’ll take it away. Let me rest and be refreshed so that my heart won’t be as heavy in the morning. In Jesus the name of Jesus. Amen. – Ron Moore

10. To Focus on God’s Voice

Father, I need to be heard from you. Today I take the pledge to have an hour of silence each day. I will be attentive to Your voice above all of the other voices in my life. Lord, teach me to center my life on You and help me obey what I hear You say. In Jesus’ name, amen. – Mary Southerland

11. Rely on God Today

Lord, we ask today to continue to work with Your Holy Spirit to be present in our lives. Lord, it’s easy to get consumed with the fears that surround us in life However, we are aware the same way that Your eye is indeed upon the sparrows, so do You care for and look out for us.

Help us today to be more reliant on Your help today. Bring us into a greater discernment of how You operate in order that we gain a greater understanding that everything we see with natural eyes is not what it is. Today , we pray for eyes that can see Your hand in all things and hearts to be open to Your work. Amen. – Callie Logan

12. Morning Prayer to walk with God

Dear Lord I love You. Everything I’ve written above is the love from my soul. I admit that at times my actions and my reactions betray my devotion to You. Please forgive me. Thank You for Your forgiveness which allows you to see this day as a new chance to be closer to You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Lysa TerKeurst

13. A Morning Prayer for God’s Guidance

Dear Lord, help me to remember the difference to make spending time with You an absolute priority in my morning. Awaken me in the body and in my spirit every daily with an eagerness to be with You and be able to hear Your affirmations, confidence and wisdom over my mind as I prepare to go into my day. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Traci Miles

“If any of your lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” James 1:5

14.. A Simple Morning Prayer

God Please illuminate my mind with the truth, ignite my heart with compassion and inspire my spirit by courage, and fill my life with service. Pardon what I have been, sanctify what I am, and order the way I will be. Amen – Author Unknown

15.. A Prayer for the Work Day Ahead

Father, I thank you for the many ways that you’ve blessed me, specifically with this job that helps me pay my bills and puts food on the table. Thank you that ALL work has significance because work is good. Help me bring you glory by my actions my words, and through the good work I do to make my little area of the globe. Help me see my job as a blessing instead of an affront. Give me grace and strength for the toughest aspects of my work. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen. – Renee Davis

16. A Morning Prayer for Cares and Concerns

Our Father is dear to me in Heaven, so much in my world is badly broken. I have so many concerns and worries that burden me. While I desire to cast my cares upon You, I I usually pick them back up again and they add more anxiety and stress. Help me learn to place my burdens on You as I learn what it means to be at peace and trust in You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Chrystal Evans Hurst

 

17. For Hope Today

Help me, Lord hear you say, “I am your hope” over all other voices. Lord, your word says that you are the hope for hopeless so I’m running towards you with both hands extended and holding onto you. Fill me up with optimism and provide me with an actual reminder that today hope is a eternal lifeline (Hebrews 6:19-20). God, you know those things in my heart that I can’t even begin to imagine hoping for. Today I present them to you, I am awestruck by them, and I ask you to do so because I know that you are able to do more than I could ever think of, imagine or ask for in wildest dreams (Eph 3:20). God You are my faith and I trust in you. Amen. – Wendy can Eyck

18. Courage for the Day Ahead

God I’d like to believe that you’re with me and that I’m known and loved by your love… But sometimes, it’s difficult. Help me to communicate the truth in your Word back to me. Let it flow from my head towards my heart. Bring me peace and confidence to live as a conqueror – because you’ve already won me victory over every obstacle and hurdle. Amen. – Amy Green

19. For a God-Honoring Work Day

Set the task of my hands by encouraging me be productive as well as patient, focused and observant. Refrain me from distractions and technology hindering my work instead of helping it. May your Spirit lead me in my work and help me to be joyful, creative, and worshipful-constantly reminding me of your love and that you’re the reason I have breath in my lungs. Help me to integrate my personal, professional, church life, and rest in a way that will maximize your glory , and let me produce the highest fruit for your kingdom.

As I work, keep my attention on Jesus and his finished job on the cross that gave me treasure that I could not acquire, peace that I would not normally be able to experience, and a new faith that will inspire me to strive for God’s glory. God. Amen. – Kevin Halloran

God bless you all!

Are you ready to take your spiritual journey to the next level? One of the best ways to do that is by developing a daily prayer practice.

Think of it as your spiritual workout, just as you workout to keep in shape. a daily prayer practice keeps your soul healthy and in tune with the Divine.

The most challenging part of praying is making it a consistent part of our daily lives. But with a little amount of planning and effort it is possible to create your own prayer routine that is suitable with your lifestyle and schedule. The best part is, you get to customize it to fit your personality and religious tradition.

It’s true that life can be hectic and it’s easy for prayer to slide off the priority list. However, just like everything other thing worth having, it requires commitment and discipline. This is where the creation of the habit of praying comes into. It helps us establish a the structure and accountability needed to ensure we’re connecting with the divine on regularly.

How do you begin? It’s the first thing to do is figure out the time of day that is most conducive to you to pray. Some people like to start their day with prayer while others prefer to pray before going to getting to bed. Test and see what works best for you.

After you’ve decided on the most appropriate time to pray You can begin to build your routine. Here’s an example of a pattern that you can follow daily for morning prayer:

Begin by talking to God to ask for his presence as you read and pray.

Go through a section of the Bible and then meditate on it. It can be done by reading it three to four times, or listing anything it tells you about yourself, or the examples you can follow, instructions to follow or promises to make.

Structure your prayer by praying for adoration, confession, petition, and thanksgiving. Pray for your urgent needs and concerns and then take time to sit in the presence of God.

The great thing about praying is that it’s customizable to meet your requirements. Many people might only have some minutes, while others may be able to devote a whole hour or more. The key is that you make this a consistent element of your day-to-day routine. If you fall off a day or two do not fret! Just get back on track for the next day.

An everyday prayer practice is an excellent way to start this new year feeling a new sense of purpose and feeling of connection to the divine. It’s an effective way to begin your day by keeping your eyes to the Lord and making sure that your actions and thoughts are aligned in accordance with His plan.

Another method to improve your prayer time is to create a more engaging. Instead of simply reciting phrases, try engaging with God at a deeper level. Try using your imagination to visualize the scenes in the Bible. Try to feel the emotions of the characters and put yourself in their the shoes of their characters. This makes your time of prayer more personal and meaningful.

It is also possible to incorporate different forms prayers into your routine. For instance, you can try silent prayers, contemplative prayers, or even writing your prayers. This can keep your prayer routine from becoming boring and will add variety to your spiritual routine.

One of the best ways to stay focused and in line with your prayer practice is by sharing it with others. Find an accountability partner, a family member or friend member who will check on you regularly and help you to adhere to your schedule. They could even be a part of your prayers and share their own experiences.

Remember, the goal of a regular prayer routine is to increase your connection with God and make sure that your thoughts and actions are aligned in accordance with His plans. It’s not about perfectionism or adhering to a strict set of guidelines, but rather being consistent and deliberate in your life of faith. Therefore, make the effort to find a prayer routine that works for you and incorporate it in your daily life. You’ll be amazed at the difference it can make in your spiritual growth and overall well-being.

We have now been through that let’s look at some of our top daily prayers:

1. A Morning Prayer for Strength

Lord, I am tired and don’t know what time my “race” will end in my life. I feel as if I’ve run for ages, trying to outrun this trial. Help me to quit trying to run away from my pain and instead run with endurance the race that you have set for me. I am confident that because of you I am ultimately triumphant over all the challenges in my life. I know that nothing will ever be able to be able to separate me from your eternal love. Please give me a measure of your love and give me the strength to stand through this trial. Thank you for your unconditional love for me that will never end! Thank to you the chance of joy which awaits me for eternity in your Kingdom! – Adrian Rogers

2. A Morning Prayer for Courage

Lord, grant me tenacious courageous spirit as I move through my day. When I am tempted to give up, assist me persevere. Grant me a cheerful spirit in the event that things do not go my way. Also, give me the strength to complete whatever must be done. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

– Dr. Ray Pritchard

3. Prayer to Seek God Each Day

Father, praise You for the sky and sun, for both of them remind us of the new day’s challenges and the chance to pursue You. Thank You for reminding us that life is not necessarily easy but that you don’t have to carry the hard to each day. Please forgive us for dwelling on the past and keeping grudges. Thank You for our hearts that are not held back by nothing when we seek You every day. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Meg Bucher

4. A Daily Prayer of Rejoice

Father Thank you for being a part of the story within my personal life, and for allowing me the opportunity to enjoy a the privilege of a relationship with God. Thank you for allowing me to have a personal relationship with. Thank you for the love you have for me, today and always. Thank for the blessings that you’ve provided me and my family. Help us use those blessings to bless others. May I live a lifetime of true joy as I see you at work around me today! In Jesus’ name. Amen. – Ron Moore

5. for guidance from the Holy Spirit

Lord, I pray that you would be able to move the Spirit more powerfully within my own life. I am aware that any sin can grieve and weaken the voice of the Spirit and I pray against the temptation to sin. Help me to seek Your Presence more often than I crave sin. Help me grow in the fruits from the Spirit and walk in closer with Yourself. I ask for direction from Your Spirit. Let your will and promises always be a meditation of my heart. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Kenny Luck

6. For God’s Grace Daily

Lord, we thank for your generous grace that is abounds. Thank you that we don’t need to work for a drop of the mighty stream in grace which flows unreservedly to us now. Thank you for the unexpected, unmerited favor you’ve showered on my life. Help me put myself in the direction of your kindness and love. Help me not neglect the discipline I must attend to you on a regular basis and get a drink from the well of life. Thank you for your rich love. Amen. – David Mathis

7. A Prayer to Love the Life You Have

God, help me love my life as it is today. Let me know the good things that I overlook, and help me feel content with what I have. Let me be forgiven when I compare myself to others, forgive me for wanting things outside of you and your kingdom. Thanks for being with me right where I am, right as I am. Help me to keep my eyes fixed towards you. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Nicki Koziarz

8. Prayer Against Distractions Today

As I start this day, help me to remember that I am yours and I want to live in accordance with your will. Make sure my feet don’t slip and my thoughts from drifting into distractions that may steal precious energy and time from the most important tasks you have created for me. I am proud to be your child Lord. And I’m so grateful that you gave your life for me — rising from the dead on your new day–so that my every day can be filled with the beauty of the love you have for me, the freedom of your Spirit and the delight of knowing you. – Rebecca Barlow Jordan

9. A Prayer for a Heavy Heart

Father My heart is heavy. I’m feeling like I’m forced to bear the burden on my own. Words like depressed, overwhelmed, exhausted seem to describe where I am. I am not sure how to let you take on my burden Please show me how. I’ll take it away. I’m going to rest and be refreshed so that my heart won’t be as heavy in the morning. In Jesus the name of Jesus. Amen. – Ron Moore

10. To Focus on God’s Voice

Father, I need to listen to You. Today I take the pledge to start having a daily quiet time. I will seek Your voice above all the other voices that surround me. Lord, teach me to center my life on You and help me obey what I hear You say. In Jesus’ name, amen. – Mary Southerland

11. Rely on God Today

Lord, we today ask to continue to work with Your Holy Spirit to be present in our lives. Lord, it is easy for us to be consumed with the fears that take over our lives However, we are aware that just as Your eyes is on the sparrow, so also do You look after and look out for us.

We can learn today to be more dependent on You. Help us gain a better awareness of Your ways of working, so that we may be able to understand that everything we see with natural eyes is not what it is. Today we ask for eyes to see Your hand in all things and hearts that are open to Your work. Amen. – Callie Logan

12. Morning Prayer to walk with God

Dear Lord, I Love You. Everything I’ve written above is the love in my heart. I confess that sometimes my actions and reactions betray my devotion to You. Please forgive me. I thank You for the grace which allows you to see this day as a new chance to grow closer to You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Lysa TerKeurst

13. A Morning Prayer for God’s Guidance

God of my life, please help me remember the difference in my life when I spend time for You an absolute priority in my morning. Awaken me in body and spirit each daily with an eagerness for a time of fellowship with You, and to hear You speak words of affirmation, faith, and wisdom over my mind as I prepare to begin my day. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Traci Miles

“If any of your lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” James 1:5

14.. A Simple Morning Prayer

God I pray that you will illuminate my eyes with truth, inflame my heart with love, inspire my will by courage, and fill my life with service. Pardon what I have been and cleanse what I am, and establish what I shall be. Amen – Author Unknown

15.. A Prayer for the Work Day Ahead

Father, thank you for all the ways you’ve blessed me, specifically by this job that provides me with a paycheck and food on the table. Thank you for the fact that ALL work is important because work is good. Let me show you my glory by my actions and words, as well as through the good work I do to improve the order in my tiny part of the world. Help me view my work as a blessing, not an affront. Help me to have strength and grace for the toughest aspects of my job. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen. – Renee Davis

16. A Morning Prayer for Cares and Concerns

My Father who is in Heaven I am so grateful to you that my world is badly broken. I have so many concerns and concerns and they weigh me down. When I am tempted to put my worries on You, I find I usually pick them back up again, and they only add more anxiety and stress. Help me learn to cast my cares upon You while I discover what it means to rest and trust You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Chrystal Evans Hurst

 

17. For Hope Today

Lord, help me to hear your voice saying, “I am your hope” over all the other voices. Lord, your word declares that you are the only hope for hopeless and I’m rushing to you with both hands spread out and grasping your hand. Bring me back to optimism and provide me with a tangible reminder that today hope is an unbreakable spiritual lifeline (Hebrews 6:19-20). God You know the things in my heart that I am unable to even imagine wishing for. Today I present these things to you. I believe in you and request that you do it as I am sure that you can do more than I can ever guess, imagine or request in my wildest hopes (Eph 3:20). God You are my faith and I trust in you. Amen. – Wendy can Eyck

18. Courage for the Day Ahead

God I would like to believe that you’re with me and that I am loved and respected from you… However, some days, it’s hard. Help me to communicate the truth from your Word to myself. Take it from my mind into my soul. Give me peace and wisdom the courage to be the conqueror because you’ve already crowned me victorious over every challenge and obstacle. Amen. – Amy Green

19. For a God-Honoring Work Day

Establish the work of my hands by helping me be productive, patient, focused, and sharp. Be sure to keep me away from distractions and technology hindering my work , instead of aiding it. May your Spirit lead me in my work and help me to be joyful, creative, and worshipful-constantly reminding me of your love and that you’re the reason I have breath in my lungs. Help me to integrate my work, family, church life, and rest in a manner which will increase your glory and allow me to be the best fruitful for your kingdom.

As I work, I will keep my attention on Jesus and his final job on the cross which gave me treasure that I could not acquire, peace which I wouldn’t otherwise be able to experience, and a new hope that can fuel my desire to pursue to glorify God. Amen. – Kevin Halloran

God Bless you all!