Don’t Say A Prayer For Me Now Save It Till The Morning After

Are you looking to take your spiritual journey to the highest level? One of the most effective ways to accomplish this is to establish a regular prayer practice.

Imagine it as your spiritual workout, just as you go to the gym to stay fit, an everyday prayer routine can keep your soul strong and connected to the Divine.

The most difficult aspect of prayer is making it a constant element of our daily lives. However, with a amount of planning and effort you can develop an effective prayer schedule that works for you and your schedule. The greatest part is that you are able to modify it to fit your personality and religious tradition.

It’s true that life can be hectic and it’s easy to let prayer get lost on the priority list. However, just like everything other thing worth having, it takes effort and discipline. That’s where developing an effective prayer schedule comes in. It gives structure and accountability to ensure that we’re connecting with the divine on a regular basis.

So, how do you get started? First, you must figure out which time of the day is most conducive to you to pray. Some prefer to begin their day with prayer and others prefer to pray before going to bed. Experiment and see what works best for you.

After you’ve decided on the most appropriate time to pray You can begin to establish a routine. Here’s an illustration of a typical daily routine for morning prayer:

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

Go through a section of the Bible and reflect on the passage. This can be accomplished by reading the passage three to four times or by listing the things it says about yourself, the examples you can follow, instructions to obey , or promises to keep.

Make your prayer a ritual by praying for adoration, confession prayer, thanksgiving, and petition. Prayerfully address your urgent needs and concerns, and take time to enjoy God’s presence.

The best thing about the prayer time routine is that it can be adapted to suit your needs. Some people may only have some minutes and others could have a half an hour or more. The key is making it a consistent part of your daily routine. If you don’t make it through the occasional day or two, don’t sweat it! Get back on track the next day.

The practice of daily prayer is a great method to begin your new year off with a new feeling of purpose and feeling of connection to the divine. It’s a powerful way to start your day, keeping your eyes to the Lord and making sure that your actions and thoughts are aligned to His plans.

Another way to enhance your prayer routine is to enhance it by making it more engaging. Instead of simply reciting words, try to engage with God at a deeper level. Try using your imagination to imagine the scenes that are described in the Bible. You can try to imagine the feelings of these characters and place yourself in their the shoes of their characters. This makes your time of prayer more personal and meaningful.

Try incorporating different forms prayers into your daily routine. For example, try a silent prayer, contemplative prayer or even writing your prayers. This will prevent your prayer routine from becoming monotonous and add variety to your spiritual routine.

One of the most effective methods to keep yourself engaged and focused on your prayer practice is by sharing your practice with others. Find a partner in accountability, a friend or family member who can check in with you and help you to keep to your schedule. They may even join you in prayers and share their own experiences.

Remember, the goal of a regular prayer routine is to strengthen your relationship with God and align your thoughts and actions to His plan. It’s not about perfection or adhering to the strict guidelines, but rather being consistent and deliberate in your daily spiritual practice. Take the time to find a prayer routine that is a good fit for you and set it as a priority in your day-to-day life. You’ll be amazed by the impact it has in your spiritual growth as well as overall wellbeing.

Now we have completed that, let’s look at some of our top daily prayers:

1. A Morning Prayer for Strength

Lord, I am tired and I don’t know what time my “race” will end in my life. It seems like I’ve been running for years, trying to outrun this trial. Help me to quit trying to run away from my pain and instead run with endurance the race you have set for me. I am confident that because of you, I will be a victor over the trials throughout my journey. I know that nothing in this world could ever 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 never ceases! Thank to you the chance of happiness that awaits me forever within your kingdom! – Adrian Rogers

2. A Morning Prayer for Courage

Lord, grant me amazing courage as I journey through my day. If I’m tempted to quit, help me persevere. Give me a positive outlook even when the circumstances don’t seem to go as planned. Give me the confidence to do whatever needs to be done. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

– Dr. Ray Pritchard

3. Prayer to Seek God Each Day

Father, praise You for the sky and sun, because they both give us a new day’s challenge and chance to chase You. Thank You for reminding us life is not always easy, but that we don’t need to carry the pain to each day. We are sorry for dwelling in the past and keeping grudges. We thank You for allowing our hearts to be free of any limitation as we seek You each day. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Meg Bucher

4. A Daily Prayer of Rejoice

Father, thank you for intervening within my personal life, and for allowing me the opportunity to enjoy a a personal relationship with Father, thank you for your intervention and allowing me to be a part of your family. Thank you for the love you have for me today and forever. Thank you for the blessings you’ve given myself and my entire family. Let us make use of those blessings to be a blessing to others. May I live a life filled with joy when I watch you work all around me! In Jesus’ name. Amen. – Ron Moore

5. To receive guidance From the Holy Spirit

Lord, I pray that you to move the Spirit more powerfully in my life. I am aware that every sin could irritate and diminish the Spirit’s voice. Spirit and I ask for protection against temptations to commit sin. Help me to crave Your Presence more often than I want sin. Help me grow in the fruit of the Spirit and then walk more closely to You. I pray for guidance from Your Spirit- let your will and promises always be a source of meditation for my heart. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Kenny Luck

6. For God’s Grace Daily

Lord, thank God for your abundance grace, abundant grace. Thank you that we do not have to earn a single drop from the great flow of grace that flows in abundance for us today. We thank you for the unexpected generous, undeserved blessing you’ve lavished on my life. Help me put myself in the path of your love and grace. Help me not neglect the things I must do to 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 Help me to love the life I live today. Show me the good things that I tend to overlook and help me to be happy with what I have. Please forgive me when I judge myself against others, forgive me for wanting things that aren’t yours and your kingdom. Thanks for being with me exactly where I am, right as I am. Help me to keep my eyes fixed at you. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Nicki Koziarz

8. Prayer Against Distractions Today

As I get ready for the day, remind me that I am a part of you, and my desire is to live in accordance with your will. Keep my feet from stumbling and my thoughts from drifting into distractions that may steal precious energy and time from the most important tasks you have designed for me. I am proud to be your child, Lord. And I’m thankful for the sacrifice you made for me, rising again on your own new morning–so that every day could be filled with the joy of the love you have for me, the freedom of your Spirit and the joy of being a part of your family. – Rebecca Barlow Jordan

9. A Prayer for a Heavy Heart

Father, my heart is heavy. I feel as if I’m having to carry the burden alone. Words like overwhelmed, distraught exhausted, and distraught seem to be the best description of where I am. I am not sure how I can allow you to carry my heavy load Please show me how. I’ll take it away. I’m going to rest and be refreshed so that my heart won’t be so heavy in the morning. In Jesus’ name. Amen. – Ron Moore

10. To Focus on God’s Voice

Father, I want to hear from You. Today I am making a commitment to start having a quiet time each day. I will be attentive to Your voice over all the other voices in my life. Lord, teach me to focus my attention on You. Help me follow 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 in our lives. Lord, it’s easy for us to become consumed with the fears which surround us, but we know that just as Your eyes is on the sparrow, so too do You look after and look out for us.

We can learn today to be more reliant on Your help today. Bring us into a greater understanding of the way You work in order that we be able to understand that what we see with natural eyes is not all that is. We ask today for eyes to be able 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 am in love with You. Everything I’ve said above is the desire in my heart. I acknowledge that there are times when my actions and reactions go against my devotion to You. I ask for forgiveness. I thank You for the grace that is able to recognize the new day as an opportunity 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 what a difference it makes in my life when I spend time with You a priority in my morning. Invigorate me in both my body and spirit every morning with the desire to meet with You and to be able to hear Your affirmations, confidence and wisdom over my heart as I get ready for 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 enlighten my mind with the truth, ignite my heart with compassion I want to be inspired by your love, and with courage, enrich my life with service. Forgive me for what I’ve done and cleanse what I am and set the stage for the way I will be. Amen – Author Unknown

15.. A Prayer for the Work Day Ahead

Father, I thank you for the many ways you’ve blessed me particularly by this job that helps me pay my bills and puts food on the table. Thank you for the fact that ALL work has significance because work is good. Let me show you my glory by my actions and words, as well as by the job I do to improve the order in my little part of the world. Help me to see my work as a blessing, not a curse. Help me to have strength and grace to face the most difficult aspects of my work. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen. – Renee Davis

16. A Morning Prayer for Cares and Concerns

Dear Father in Heaven, so much in my world is badly broken. I am overwhelmed with worries and worries that burden me. Although I want to put my worries on You, I I usually pick them back up and again and they cause more anxiety and stress. Please 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 to hear you say, “I am your hope” over all other voices. Lord, according to your word that you are the one who can bring hope to the despairing, therefore I’m running to you with both hands spread out and grasping on to you. Give me hope and give me a tangible reminder of the fact that hope is an unbreakable line of spiritual support (Hebrews 6:19-20). God, you know those things that are in my heart I am unable to even imagine wishing for, today I give them to you, I trust them to you, and request that you do it because I know that you can accomplish more than I could ever think of, imagine or ask for in the wildest of dreams (Eph 3:20). God You are my hope , and I trust 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 known and loved by your love… but some days, it’s hard. Help me to communicate the truth from your Word back to me. Take it from my heart to my heart. Bring me peace and confidence to live as a conqueror – because you’ve already won me victory over every challenge and obstacle. Amen. – Amy Green

19. For a God-Honoring Work Day

Make my work easier on my hands by encouraging me be productive as well as patient, focused and sharp. 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. Teach me to align my personal, professional and church activities, as well as rest in a manner which will increase the glory of your name and allow me to bear the most fruit for your kingdom.

And as I work, keep my gaze on Jesus and his final work on the cross which provided me with treasures I couldn’t earn, peace that I would not normally experience, and a living faith that will inspire me to strive for the glory of God. Amen. – Kevin Halloran

God Bless you all!

Are you willing to take your spirituality to the highest level? One of the best methods to achieve this is to develop a daily prayer routine.

Think of it as your spiritual exercise, similar to as you workout to stay fit, a daily prayer practice keeps your soul healthy and connected to the Divine.

The most difficult aspect of praying is to make it a regular part of our life. However, with a time and planning it is possible to create an effective prayer schedule that works for you and your schedule. And the best part is, you are able to modify the ritual to suit your personal preferences and spiritual tradition.

It’s true that life is hectic and it’s easy for prayer to slide off the list of priorities. Like everything other thing worth having, it takes commitment and discipline. This is where establishing a prayer routine comes in. It helps us establish a an order and accountability to ensure we’re in contact with God on a a regular basis.

How do you get started? First, you must decide which time of the day is most conducive to you to pray. Some prefer to begin their day by praying, and others prefer to pray before going to bed. Test and see what works best for you.

Once you’ve determined the best time to pray then you can begin to build your routine. Here’s an illustration of a typical daily routine for morning prayers:

Begin by approaching God to ask for his blessing as you read and meditate.

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

Your prayer should be structured by praying for adoration, confession prayer, thanksgiving, and petition. Make a prayer for your urgent needs and concerns and then take time to be in God’s presence.

The beauty of praying is that it is customizable to fit your needs. Many people might only have just a few minutes, while others may be able to devote a whole hours or longer. The trick is making it a consistent element of your day-to-day routine. If you don’t make it through a day or two do not fret! Just get back on track for the next day.

The practice of daily prayer is a wonderful method to begin this new year feeling a new sense of purpose and spiritual connection with God. It’s a powerful way to begin your day by keeping your eyes to the Lord and aligning your thoughts and actions in accordance with His plan.

Another way to increase your prayer practice is to enhance it by making it more engaging. Instead of just reciting phrases, try engaging with God on a deeper level. Make use of your imagination and try 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 can make your time in prayer more meaningful and personal.

Try incorporating different forms of prayer into your daily routine. For example, try silent prayer, contemplative prayer or even journaling your prayers. This will keep your prayer routine from becoming repetitive and provide variety to your spiritual routine.

One of the most effective methods to keep yourself engaged and focused on your prayer practice is by sharing your practice with others. Find a accountability partner, a family member or friend member who will be checking in with you and encourage you to adhere to your daily routine. They may even be a part of your prayers and share their own experiences.

Rememberthat the purpose of a daily prayer practice is to strengthen your relationship with God and align your thoughts and actions to His plan. It’s not about perfectionism or adhering to an unwritten set of guidelines, but rather being deliberate and consistent in your spiritual life. Therefore, make the effort to discover a prayer practice that is a good fit for you and make it a priority in your daily life. You’ll be amazed by the difference it can make on your spiritual growth as well as overall wellbeing.

Now we have been through that let’s check out some of our most-loved daily prayers:

1. A Morning Prayer for Strength

Dear God, I’m exhausted and I don’t know when the “race” will end in my life. I feel like I’ve been running forever, trying to outrun this challenge. Please help me not try to beat my pain but rather run with endurance the race you have set before me. I know that because of you, I will ultimately be a victor over the trials throughout my journey. I am certain that nothing in this world could ever separate me from your steadfast love. Please show me some of your unconditional love and give me the courage to face this challenge. I thank you so much for your unconditional love for me that never ceases! Also, thank you for the crown of joy that I will enjoy forever within your kingdom! – Adrian Rogers

2. A Morning Prayer for Courage

Lord, grant me tenacious winsome courage as I go through my day. When I’m tempted give up, assist me to keep going. Give me a positive outlook even when the circumstances don’t seem to 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 God for the sky and sun, as they both give us the new day’s challenges and the chance to pursue You. Thank You for reminding us that the journey isn’t always easy, but that you don’t have to carry the hard to each day. We are sorry for dwelling on the past and for keeping grudges. We thank You for allowing our hearts to be held back by nothing as we seek You each day. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Meg Bucher

4. A Daily Prayer of Rejoice

Father Thank you for being a part of the story in my life and allowing me to establish a an intimate relationship with you. Thank you for your unconditional love for me, today and always. Thank for the blessings that you’ve given myself and my entire family. Help us use those blessings to bless others. May I live a lifetime filled with joy when I watch you work all around me! In Jesus’ name. Amen. – Ron Moore

5. for guidance by the Holy Spirit

Lord, I pray you to influence the Spirit more boldly throughout my daily life. I am aware that any sin is likely to cause grief and weaken the spirit of the Spirit and I pray for protection against temptations to commit sin. Help me to crave Your presence more than I desire sin. Help me grow in the fruit of the Spirit and so walk closer to You. I pray for guidance from Your Spirit. Let your word and promise always be a meditation of my heart. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Kenny Luck

6. For God’s Grace Daily

Lord, thank you for your abundant grace, abundant grace. We thank you that we don’t have to earn a single drop of the powerful flow of grace that flows unreservedly for us today. Thanks for this unplanned generous, undeserved blessing you’ve lavished on my life. Help me to put myself in the path of your love and grace. Help me to keep the discipline I must meet with you regularly 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 I ask you to help me appreciate my life as it is in the present. Let me know the good things that I tend to overlook and help me be content with what I have. Please forgive me when I judge myself against others, and forgive me for longing for things outside of you and your kingdom. Thanks for being with me exactly where I am, just as I am. Help me keep my eyes towards you. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Nicki Koziarz

8. Prayer Against Distractions Today

When I begin my day, help me remember that I am a part of you and that my goal is to live in accordance with your will. Make sure my feet don’t slip and my thoughts from drifting to distractions that can take precious time and energy from the most important things that you have created for me. I’m so proud to be your child Lord. And I’m thankful for the sacrifice you made for me, rising from the dead on your new morning–so that every day could become filled with the wonder of the love you have for me, the joy of your Spirit and the delight of being a part of your family. – Rebecca Barlow Jordan

9. A Prayer for a Heavy Heart

Father, my heart is heavy. I feel like I have to carry the burden alone. Words like depressed, overwhelmed exhausted, and distraught seem to be the best description of my current state. I am not sure how to let you carry my weight I need you to show me how. Let me take it off. I’m going to rest and be refreshed so that my heart will not be as heavy the next morning. In Jesus the name of Jesus. Amen. – Ron Moore

10. To Focus on God’s Voice

Father, I must listen to You. Today I take the pledge to begin a daily quiet time. I will seek Your voice over all the other voices in my life. Lord, show me how to focus my attention on You. Help me follow the words You speak to me. In Jesus’ name, amen. – Mary Southerland

11. Rely on God Today

Lord, we ask today for more of Your Holy Spirit to fill our lives. Lord, it is easy for us to become consumed with the fears which surround us, but we know That just like Your eyes is focused upon the sparrows, so too are You concerned for and see us.

Teach us today to become more reliant on You. Bring us into a greater understanding of the way You work to help us gain a greater understanding that what we see with natural eyes is not what it is. Today , we pray for eyes to be able to see Your hand in all things and hearts to be open to Your will. Amen. – Callie Logan

12. Morning Prayer: Walk with God

Dear Lord, I am in love with You. Everything I’ve said above is the love of my heart. I acknowledge that there are times when my actions and my reactions betray my love for You. Please forgive me. Thanks for your grace that is able to recognize this day as an opportunity to be 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 what a difference it makes in my life when I spend time for You a priority in my morning. Awaken me in both my body and spirit every morning with the desire to meet with You, and to hear You speak words of affirmation, assurance, and wisdom over my heart as I get ready 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 I pray that you will illuminate my eyes by truth, enflame my heart with compassion and inspire my spirit with courage, and enrich my life by serving. Please forgive me for the things I’ve done, sanctify what I am, and order my future. Amen – Author Unknown

15.. A Prayer for the Work Day Ahead

Father, thank you for all the ways you’ve blessed me, specifically with this job that helps me pay my bills and puts food on my table. Thank you that ALL work is meaningful because the work you do is rewarding. Help me bring you glory today, through my actions my words, and through the good job I do to improve the order in my tiny part of the world. Help me view my work as a blessing, not a curse. Give me grace and strength for the hardest aspects of my work. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen. – Renee Davis

16. A Morning Prayer for Cares and Concerns

Dear Father in Heaven, so much in my personal life has been broken. I have so many concerns and worries and they burden me. When I am tempted to put my worries on You, I that I often pick them up and again, and they only add more anxiety and stress. Help me learn to put my worries upon You while I discover how to relax and trust in You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Chrystal Evans Hurst

 

17. For Hope Today

Lord, help me to hear you saying, “I am your hope” over all other voices. Lord, your word says, you are the hope for hopeless therefore I’m running to you with both my hands stretched out and grabbing onto you. Fill me up with faith and provide me with concrete proof today that hope is an irreplaceable eternal lifeline (Hebrews 6:19-20). God, you know those things in my life that I barely dare to hope for, today I give the things I have to you, I am awestruck by them, and ask that you as I am sure that you can do more than I could think of, imagine or ask for in my wildest hopes (Eph 3:20). God I am your hope and I trust 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 known and loved by your love… But some days, it’s hard. Help me to speak the truth in your Word back to myself. Let it flow from my head towards my heart. Give me peace and wisdom the courage to be an awe-inspiring warrior – for you’ve already given me victory over every challenge and obstacle. Amen. – Amy Green

19. For a God-Honoring Work Day

Make my work easier on my hands by helping me be productive as well as patient, focused and observant. Keep 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 align my work, family, church life, and rest in a manner which will increase your glory and let me produce the highest fruit to further your kingdom.

As I work, I will keep my gaze on Jesus and his final job on the cross which provided me with treasures I could not acquire, peace that I could not otherwise be able to experience, and a new faith that will inspire me to strive for the glory of God. Amen. – Kevin Halloran

God Bless you all!