Good Morning, Jesus Prayer

Are you ready to take your spiritual life to the next level? One of the best ways to do that is to establish a regular prayer practice.

Imagine it as your spiritual workout. Just as you go to the gym to keep in shape. a daily prayer practice keeps your soul healthy and in tune with the divine.

The most difficult aspect of prayer is making it a consistent part of our daily life. But with a little amount of planning and effort it is possible to create your own prayer routine that is suitable for you and your time. The greatest part is that you get to customize the ritual to suit your personal preferences and spiritual tradition.

It’s true that life can be busy and it’s easy to let prayer slip down on the list of priorities. But just like anything other thing worth being a part of, it requires commitment and discipline. This is where the creation of a prayer routine comes in. It helps us establish a the structure and accountability needed to ensure we’re connecting with the divine on an ongoing basis.

So, how do you begin? It’s the first thing to do is figure out what time of day works best for you to pray. Some prefer to begin their day with prayer and others prefer to pray in the evening before going to bed. Test and see which method works best for you.

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

Begin by approaching God and asking for his blessing as you read and pray.

Take a chapter from the Bible and meditate on the passage. It can be done by reading the passage three to four times, or writing down everything it reveals about yourself, or examples to follow, commands to follow or promises to claim.

Your prayer should be structured by making confession, adoration, petition, and thanksgiving. Make a prayer for your immediate needs and worries as well as taking time to enjoy God’s presence.

The beauty of praying is that it is customizable to meet your requirements. Many people might only have some minutes, while others may have a half an time or even more. The key is to make it a regular part of your daily routine. If you don’t make it through one or two days do not fret! You can get back on track for the next day.

An everyday prayer practice is a wonderful way to start this new year feeling a renewed belief in the purpose of your life and a feeling of connection to the divine. It’s an effective way to begin your day by 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 routine is to create a more interactive. Instead of just reciting phrases, try engaging with God on 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 put yourself in their shoes. This makes your time of prayer more personal and meaningful.

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

One of the best ways to stay focused and in line with your daily prayers is sharing your practice with other people. Find a partner in accountability, a family member or friend member who can check on you regularly and help you to adhere to your routine. They could even be a part of your prayers and share their own experiences.

Rememberthat the purpose of daily prayer is to deepen your relationship with God and ensure that your actions and thoughts are in line in accordance with His plans. It’s not about perfectionism or following the strict rules, it’s about being consistent and deliberate in your daily spiritual practice. Take the time to find a prayer routine that works for you and make it a priority in your daily life. You’ll be amazed at the impact it has for your spiritual development and overall well-being.

We have now gone through that lets take a look at some of our favorite daily prayers:

1. A Morning Prayer for Strength

Lord, I am tired and I don’t know what time this “race” will end in my life. I feel like I’ve been running forever, trying to outrun this obstacle. Please help me not try to beat my pain but rather run with endurance the race that you have laid out for me. I am confident that because of you I am ultimately triumphant over all the challenges that I face in life. I know that nothing in this world can separate me from your steadfast love. Please give me a measure of your unconditional love and give me the strength to endure this trial. Thank you for your devotion for me that will never end! Also, thank you for the crown of joy which awaits me for eternity 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 am tempted to quit, help me to keep going. Give me a positive outlook even when the circumstances don’t seem to go my way. 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 God for the sky and sun, because they both give us the new day’s challenges and chance to pursue You. Thank You for reminding us the journey isn’t always easy, but that we don’t have to carry the burden to each day. Forgive us for focusing on the past and holding onto grudges. Bless our hearts to be 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 intervening into my world and permitting me to have an intimate relationship with you. Thank you for your love for me today and forever. Thank for the blessings that you’ve given myself and my entire family. We can use these blessings to help others. May I live a life full of joy as I witness you working around me today! In Jesus the name of Jesus. Amen. – Ron Moore

5. To receive guidance From the Holy Spirit

Lord, I pray you to move the Spirit more strongly throughout my daily life. I know that any sin is likely to cause grief and diminish the Spirit’s voice. Spirit, and I pray for protection against temptations to commit sin. Help me crave your presence more than I crave sin. Help me develop the fruits of the Spirit and walk in closer to You. I ask for direction 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, we thank God for your abundance, abounding grace. Thank you that we don’t have to earn a drop from the great flow of grace that flows unreservedly for us today. Thank you for the unexpected generous, undeserved blessing you’ve lavished upon my life. Help me follow the path of your love and grace. Help me to keep the discipline I must attend to you on a regular basis and to 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 the life I live right now. Let me know the good things that I tend to overlook and help me to be happy with my life. Let me be forgiven when I judge myself against others, and forgive me for wanting things that aren’t in your kingdom. Thank you for loving me just in the present, exactly where I am. Help me keep my focus at you. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Nicki Koziarz

8. Prayer Against Distractions Today

As I get ready for the day, remind me that I belong to you, and my desire is to live in accordance with your will. Help me keep my feet from sliding and my mind from wandering to distractions that can take precious time and energy away from the most important things you have planned for me. I’m proud to be your child Lord. And I’m so grateful that you died for me–rising from the dead on your new day–so that my every day can be filled with the wonder of your love, the freedom of your Spirit, and the delight of knowing that you are with me. – 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 frightened are the words that describe where I am. I am not sure of how to allow you to carry my heavy load Please show me how. I’ll take it away. Allow me to rest and become revived so that my heart will not be so heavy in the morning. In Jesus’ name. Amen. – Ron Moore

10. To Focus on God’s Voice

Father, I want to be heard from you. Today, I make the commitment to start having an hour of silence each day. I will listen for Your voice above all other voices that surround me. Lord, show me how to center my life on You and help me obey whatever You tell me. In Jesus’ name, amen. – Mary Southerland

11. Rely on God Today

Lord, we ask today for more of Your Holy Spirit in our lives. Lord, it can be easy for us to become consumed with the fears that take over our lives, but we know That just like Your eyes is on the sparrow, so are You concerned for and look out for us.

Help us today to be more dependent on You. Help us gain a better understanding of the way You work to help us gain a greater understanding that all we see with natural eyes is not what it is. Today we ask for eyes to be able to see Your hand in all matters, and hearts open to Your will. Amen. – Callie Logan

12. Morning Prayer to walk with God

Dear Lord I love You. Everything I’ve written above is the desire in my heart. I admit that at times my actions and reactions betray my devotion to You. I ask for forgiveness. Thanks for your mercy which allows you to see this new day as an opportunity 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 what a difference it makes to make spending time for You my first priority in the morning. Bring me back to body and spirit each day with a desire for a time of fellowship with You and to hear You speak words of affirmation, assurance and wisdom to 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 I pray that you will illuminate my eyes with the truth, ignite my soul with passion I want to be inspired by your love, and with courage, enrich my life with service. Forgive me for what I’ve done and sanctify who I am, and establish what I shall be. Amen – Author Unknown

15.. A Prayer for the Work Day Ahead

Father, I thank for all the ways that you’ve blessed me particularly with this job that provides me with a paycheck and food on my table. Thank you for the fact that ALL work has significance because the work you do is rewarding. Help me bring you glory by my actions my words, and through the good job I do to make my small corner of the world. Help me view my work as a blessing instead of a curse. Help me to have strength and grace to face the most difficult aspects of my job. 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 personal life has been broken. I have a myriad of worries and concerns and they burden me. When I am tempted to cast my cares upon You, I find that I often pick them up again and they add additional stress and anxiety. Help me learn to cast my cares upon You while I discover what it means to rest 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, according to your word, you are the hope for hopeless so I’m running to you with both hands stretched out and grabbing on to you. Give me faith and provide me with concrete proof of the fact that hope is an irreplaceable eternal lifeline (Hebrews 6:19-20). God, you know those things in my heart that I am unable to even imagine wishing for. Today I present the things I have to you, I believe in you and I ask you to do so since I am confident that you can do more than I could think of, imagine or ask for 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’d like to believe that you’re with me and that I’m known and loved by you… However, sometimes, it’s difficult. Help me speak the truth of your Word back to me. Take it from my head into my soul. Bring me peace and the courage to be an awe-inspiring warrior – for you’ve already crowned me victorious over every obstacle and challenge. Amen. – Amy Green

19. For a God-Honoring Work Day

Establish the work of my hands by assisting me to be productive and patient, focused and sharp. Refrain me from distractions and from 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 work, family and church activities, as well as rest in a manner that would maximize the glory of your name and allow me to produce the highest fruit for your kingdom.

As I work, keep my attention at Jesus and his finished task on his cross which gave me treasure that I could not earn, rest that I would not normally experience, and a living faith that will inspire my desire to pursue to glorify God. Amen. – Kevin Halloran

God bless you all!

Are you willing to take your spiritual life to the highest level? One of the best ways to accomplish this is to establish a regular prayer routine.

Consider it your spiritual workout. Just like hitting the gym to stay fit, a daily prayer practice will keep your soul strong and connected to the divine.

The most difficult aspect of praying is making it a consistent part of our lives. With a bit of planning and effort it is possible to create an effective prayer schedule that works for you and your time. The best part is, you are able to modify it to fit your personality and spiritual tradition.

It’s true that life is hectic and it’s easy to let prayer get lost on the priority list. But just like anything else that’s worth having, it takes dedication and discipline. This is where the creation of an effective prayer schedule comes in. It helps us establish a structure and accountability to make sure we are connected to God on a a regular basis.

So, how do you begin? First, you must figure out the time of day that is the most suitable time to pray. Some prefer to begin their day with prayer, and others prefer to pray at night before going to bed. Try it out and discover which method works best for you.

Once you’ve identified the ideal time for prayer then you can begin to establish a routine. Here’s an example of a pattern that you can follow daily for morning prayers:

Begin by approaching God, ask for his blessing as you read and pray.

Take a chapter from the Bible and reflect on the passage. It can be done by reading it three to four times, or listing everything it reveals about yourself, guidelines to obey or promises to keep.

Structure your prayer by making confession, adoration as well as petition and thanksgiving. Make a prayer for your urgent needs and concerns, and take time to enjoy God’s presence.

The best thing about a prayer routine is that it can be adapted to suit your needs. Some people may only have some minutes and others could have an time or even more. It’s important to make it a regular part of your routine. If you fall off a day or two Don’t be concerned! Get back on track the next day.

A daily prayer practice is an excellent method to begin this new year feeling a new belief in the purpose of your life and a feeling of connection to the divine. It’s a powerful method 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 create a more interactive. Instead of simply reciting words, you should try to connect with God in a deeper way. Use your imagination and try to picture the scenes described within the Bible. Try to feel the emotions of the characters and place yourself in their position. This can make your time in prayer more personal and meaningful.

You can also try incorporating various forms in your prayer routine. For instance, you can try silent prayers, contemplative prayers, or even writing your prayers. This can keep your prayer practice from becoming monotonous and add some variety to your daily spiritual routine.

One of the best ways to remain focused and in line with your daily prayers is sharing the practice with others. Find a accountability partner, a friend or family member who will check in with you and encourage you to adhere to your schedule. They could even be a part of your prayer and share their personal experiences.

Remember, the goal of a regular prayer routine is to strengthen your relationship with God and make sure that your thoughts and actions are aligned with His will. It’s not about perfectionism or following a strict set of rules, it’s about being intentional and consistent in your daily spiritual practice. So, take the time to discover a prayer practice that is a good fit for you and incorporate it in your day-to-day life. You’ll be amazed by the difference it can make for your spiritual development and overall health.

Now we have gone through that lets check out some of our favorite daily prayers:

1. A Morning Prayer for Strength

Dear God, I’m exhausted and don’t know what time my “race” will end in my life. I feel as if I’ve run for ages trying to conquer this obstacle. Help me stop trying to outrun my pain but rather run with a sense of endurance the race you have set for me. I know that because of you, I will ultimately be a victor over the trials in my life. I am confident that nothing will ever be able to separate me from your steadfast love. I ask you to show me a bit of your unconditional love and give me the strength to stand through this trial. I thank you so much for your unconditional love for me that will never end! And thank to you the chance of joy that awaits me forever in your Kingdom! – Adrian Rogers

2. A Morning Prayer for Courage

Lord, give me perseverance and courageous spirit as I move through the day. When I am tempted to give up, help me keep going. Grant me a cheerful spirit in the event that things do not go my way. Also, give me the strength 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 the sun, as both of them remind us of a new day’s challenge and chance to chase You. Thank You for reminding us the journey isn’t always easy, but we don’t need to carry the hard to each day. Please forgive us for dwelling on the past and for holding onto grudges. Thank You for our hearts that are not unhindered by anything when we pray to You every 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 establish a an intimate relationship with God. Thank you for allowing me to have a personal relationship with. Thank you for the love you have for me now and for the rest of my life. Thank for the blessings that you’ve given myself and my entire family. Let us make use of those blessings to help others. May I live a lifetime of true joy as I witness you working all around me! In Jesus the name of Jesus. Amen. – Ron Moore

5. for guidance by the Holy Spirit

Lord, I pray that you would move the Spirit more boldly within my own life. I am aware that any sin is likely to cause grief and weaken the Spirit’s voice. Spirit, and I pray not to fall prey to sin. Help me to seek Your Spirit more strongly than I want sin. Help me to grow in the fruits of the Spirit and walk in closer with Yourself. 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, we thank you for your abundant grace, abundant grace. We thank you that we don’t have to earn a drop of the powerful stream in grace which flows unreservedly to us now. Thanks for this unexpected and undeserved favor you’ve bestowed on my life. Help me put myself in the path of your love and grace. Help me to keep the discipline I must attend to you on a regular basis and to 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 the life I live in the present. Help me see the positive things I often overlook and help me feel content with my life. Forgive me when I think I am comparing myself to others, forgive me for longing for things that aren’t yours and your kingdom. Thank you for loving me exactly where I am, right 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, remind me that I belong to you, and my desire is to live in accordance with your will. Help me keep my feet from sliding and my thoughts from drifting into distractions that could steal precious time and energy from the most important things you have created for me. I am proud to be your child Lord. And I’m so grateful for the sacrifice you made for me, rising to greet me each new day, so that each day could be filled with the wonder of the love you have for me, the freedom of your Spirit, and the delight of being a part of your family. – Rebecca Barlow Jordan

9. A Prayer for a Heavy Heart

Father I am so sad and burdened. I’m feeling like I’m forced to carry this burden by myself. Words like depressed, overwhelmed, exhausted seem to describe where I am. I’m not sure of how to let you take on my burden I need you to let me know how. I’ll take it away. Allow me to rest and become revived 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 am making a commitment to begin an hour of silence each day. I will be attentive to Your voice above all other voices that surround me. Lord, teach me how to center my life on You, and help me to follow what I hear You say. In Jesus’ name, amen. – Mary Southerland

11. Rely on God Today

Lord, we ask today for more of 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 gaze is upon the sparrows, so too are You concerned for and see us.

We can learn today to be more dependent on Your help today. Bring us into a greater discernment of how You operate in order that we gain a greater understanding that everything that we see in our natural eyes is not what it is. We ask today for eyes to be able to see Your hands in all matters and hearts to be open to Your will. Amen. – Callie Logan

12. Morning Prayer to walk with God

Dear Lord, I love You. Everything I’ve said above is the love in my heart. I acknowledge that there are times when my actions and reactions go against my devotion to You. Please forgive me. Thank You for Your mercy that is able to recognize this day as a chance to walk closer with You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Lysa TerKeurst

13. A Morning Prayer for God’s Guidance

Thank You Lord for helping me remember the difference in my life when I spend time with You an absolute priority in my morning. Bring me back to body and spirit each day with a desire to be with You, and to listen to You speak words of affirmation, faith and wisdom over my heart 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, please enlighten my mind with truth, inflame my heart with love, inspire my will by courage, and fill my life with service. Please forgive me for the things I’ve done, sanctify what I am, and order the way I will be. Amen – Author Unknown

15.. A Prayer for the Work Day Ahead

Father, thank you for all the ways you’ve blessed my life especially through this job which provides me with a paycheck and food on my table. Thank you that ALL work is meaningful because work is good. Help me bring you glory today, through my actions and words, as well as through the good work I do to bring order to my small part of the world. Help me view my work as a blessing and not a curse. I need your grace and strength 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 I am so grateful to you that my world is badly broken. I have a myriad of worries and concerns that weigh me down. Although I want to cast my cares upon You, I that I tend to pick them up again and they cause to my stress and anxiety. Please help me learn to put my worries on You as I learn what it means to rest and trust You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Chrystal Evans Hurst

 

17. For Hope Today

God, allow me to hear your voice saying, “I am your hope” over the many other voices. Lord, your word declares that you are the only hope for the hopeless, so I’m running to you with both my hands spread out and grasping onto you. Give me faith and provide me with an actual reminder today that hope is an unbreakable eternal lifeline (Hebrews 6:19-20). God, you know those things in my heart that I am unable to even imagine wishing for. Today I present them to you, I trust them to you, and request that you do it because I know that you can do more than I could ever think, imagine, or even imagine in wildest 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 there with me and that I’m known and loved by your love… However, some days, it’s hard. Help me to communicate the truth from your Word back to me. Let it flow from my heart to my heart. Give me peace and wisdom courage to live like a conqueror – because you’ve already given me victory over every obstacle and hurdle. Amen. – Amy Green

19. For a God-Honoring Work Day

Establish the work of my hands by helping me to be efficient and patient, focused and observant. Keep me from distractions and technology slowing my work rather than 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 family, work and church activities, as well as rest in a manner that would maximize your glory , and let me produce the highest fruit to further your kingdom.

And as I work, fix my attention at Jesus and his work on the cross, which gave me treasure that I couldn’t earn, peace that I would not normally be able to experience, and a new hope that can fuel me to strive for to glorify God. Amen. – Kevin Halloran

God Bless you all!