I Can’t Go To Early Morning Prayer

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

Consider it your spiritual exercise, similar to like hitting the gym to keep in shape. an everyday prayer routine can keep your soul strong and in tune with the divine.

The most challenging part of praying is making it a consistent part of our lives. With a time and planning, you can create your own prayer routine that is suitable for you and your time. The best part is, you are able to modify it to match your own personality and spiritual 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 being a part of, it requires dedication and discipline. This is where establishing an effective prayer schedule comes in. It helps us establish a structure and accountability to ensure we’re in contact with God on a regularly.

How do you get started? It’s the first thing to do is decide the time of day that is the most suitable time to pray. Some prefer to begin their day with prayer while others find it easier to pray before going to getting to bed. Experiment and see what works for you.

Once you’ve identified the ideal time to pray, you can start to build your routine. Here’s an example of a pattern that you can follow daily for prayer in the morning:

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

Read a passage from the Bible and then meditate on the passage. It can be done by reading the passage three to four times, or writing down anything it tells you about yourself, or examples to follow, commands to obey or promises to make.

Structure your prayer by praying for adoration, confession, petition, and thanksgiving. Pray for your immediate needs and worries and then take time to be in God’s presence.

The great thing about a prayer routine is that it’s customizable to meet your requirements. Some people may only have some minutes and others could have an time or even more. The trick is making it a regular part of your routine. If you fall off a day or two Don’t be concerned! Just get back on track the following day.

The practice of daily prayer is a great opportunity to begin the new year with a new sense of purpose and spiritual connection with God. 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 with His will.

Another method to improve your prayer practice is to make it more interactive. Instead of simply reciting phrases, try engaging with God in a deeper way. Make use of your imagination and try to picture the scenes described in the Bible. Make an effort to experience the emotion of each character and put yourself in their shoes. This makes your time of prayer more personal and meaningful.

It is also possible to incorporate different types 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 repetitive and provide variety to your spiritual routine.

One of the best methods to keep yourself engaged and focused on your prayer practice is by sharing your practice with other people. Find a accountability partner, a friend or family member who can check on you regularly and help you to keep to your daily routine. They could even be a part of your prayers and share their own experiences.

Remember, the goal of a daily prayer practice is to strengthen your relationship with God and align your thoughts and actions in accordance with His plans. It’s not about perfectionism or following a strict set of guidelines, but rather being consistent and deliberate in your life of faith. So, take the time 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 at the difference it can make for your spiritual development and overall health.

Now we have gone through that lets take a look at some of our most-loved daily prayers:

1. A Morning Prayer for Strength

Lord, I am tired and don’t know when this “race” will end in my life. I feel like I’ve been running for years trying to conquer this trial. Please help me stop trying to outrun my pain, and instead race with a sense of endurance the race you have set for me. I know that thanks to you, I will be a victor over the trials that I face in life. I am confident that nothing can be able to separate me from your eternal love. Please show me some of your love today; give me the strength to endure this test. Thank you for your unconditional love for me that never ends! Thank to you the chance of happiness that awaits me forever in your Kingdom! – Adrian Rogers

2. A Morning Prayer for Courage

Lord, grant me tenacious courageous spirit as I move through this day. When I’m tempted give up, help me to keep going. Grant me a cheerful spirit when things don’t go as planned. 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, because they both give us an exciting new day and the chance to chase You. Thank You for reminding us that it’s not necessarily easy but that we don’t have to carry the burden to each day. Forgive us for focusing on the past and for keeping grudges. We thank You for allowing 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 in my life and allowing me 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, today and always. Thank for the blessings that you’ve given me as well as my loved ones. Help us use those blessings to help others. May I live a life filled with joy when I see you at work all around me! In Jesus’ name. Amen. – Ron Moore

5. To receive guidance From the Holy Spirit

Lord, I pray you will move the Spirit more boldly throughout my daily life. I am aware that every sin could irritate and weaken the voice of the Spirit and I ask for protection against temptations to commit sin. Help me to seek Your Spirit more strongly than I desire sin. Help me develop the fruits that comes from your Spirit and walk in closer with Yourself. I pray for guidance from Your Spirit- let your promises and wills always be a source of meditation for my heart. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Kenny Luck

6. For God’s Grace Daily

Lord, we thank for your generous grace that is abounds. We thank you that we don’t have to earn a drop from the great river in grace which flows in abundance to us now. 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 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 love the life I live today. Show me the good things I often overlook and help me feel content with what I have. Let me be forgiven when I think I am comparing myself to others, and forgive me for longing for things outside of you and your kingdom. Thank you for loving me right where I am, just where 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 remember that I am yours, and my desire is to behave accordingly. Keep my feet from stumbling and my thoughts from drifting into distractions that could steal precious energy and time from the most important things that you have planned for me. I’m proud to be your son, Lord. And I’m so grateful that you gave your life for me — rising to greet me each new morning–so that every day would become filled with the joy of the love you have for me, the joy 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 bear the burden on my own. Words like overwhelmed, devastated exhausted and frightened are the words that describe my current state. I’m not sure how I can allow you to take on my burden I need you to show me how. Take it from me. I’m going to rest and be refreshed to ensure that my heart doesn’t be so heavy in the morning. In Jesus the name of Jesus. Amen. – Ron Moore

10. To Focus on God’s Voice

Father, I want to hear from You. Today I am making a commitment to begin a daily quiet time. I will be attentive to Your voice above all other voices that surround me. Lord, teach me how to focus my attention on You and help me obey the words You speak to me. In Jesus’ name, amen. – Mary Southerland

11. Rely on God Today

Lord, we today ask to continue to work with Your Holy Spirit to fill our lives. Lord, it can be easy for us to become overwhelmed by the worries that take over our lives We know that just as Your eyes is upon the sparrows, so too are You concerned for and see us.

Help us today to be more reliant on You. Bring us into a greater awareness of Your ways of working to help us gain a greater understanding that what that we see in our natural eyes is not all that is. Today , we pray for eyes to see Your hand in all things and hearts that are open to Your mission. Amen. – Callie Logan

12. Morning Prayer: Walk with God

Dear Lord, I love You. Everything I’ve said above is the desire in my heart. I confess that sometimes my actions and reactions go against my devotion to You. I ask for forgiveness. Thanks for your grace that is able to recognize this day as an opportunity to grow closer to You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Lysa TerKeurst

13. A Morning Prayer for God’s Guidance

Dear Lord, help me remember how much difference it makes to make spending time with You a priority in my morning. Bring me back to the body and in my spirit every day with a desire for a time of fellowship with You and to listen to You speak words of affirmation, assurance, 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 mind by truth, enflame my heart with compassion and inspire my spirit by courage, and fill my life through service. Please forgive me for the things I’ve done and sanctify who I am, and order the way I will be. Amen – Author Unknown

15.. A Prayer for the Work Day Ahead

Father, thank you for the many ways you’ve blessed me, specifically with this job that pays my bills and puts food on the table. Thank you for the fact that ALL work is meaningful because work is beneficial. I pray that I can bring glory to you today, through my actions, my words, by the job I do to improve the order in my tiny area of the globe. Help me view my work as a blessing and not an affront. I need your grace and strength for the toughest 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 I am so grateful to you that my world is badly broken. I am overwhelmed with worries and concerns, and they burden me. While I desire to cast my cares upon You, I find that I tend to pick them up and they add to my stress and anxiety. Help me learn to place my burdens 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

Lord, help me to hear your voice saying, “I am your hope” over all other voices. Lord, your word declares, you are the one who can bring hope to the despairing, therefore I’m running towards you with both hands stretched out and grabbing onto you. Give me faith and provide me with an actual reminder that today hope is a line of spiritual support (Hebrews 6:19-20). God, you know those things in my heart that I barely dare to hope for. Today I present these things to you. I am awestruck by them, and request that you do it as I am sure that you can do more than I could ever guess, imagine or request in the wildest of 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 want to believe that you’re with me and that I am known and loved from you… However, there are days when it’s not easy. Help me to speak the truth from your Word back to myself. Bring it from my heart towards my heart. I ask you to give me peace and courage to live like the conqueror because you’ve already crowned me victorious over every obstacle and hurdle. Amen. – Amy Green

19. For a God-Honoring Work Day

Make my work easier on my hands by assisting me to be efficient as well as patient, focused and insightful. Be sure to keep me away free of distractions and keep me away from technology that is 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. Teach me to align my family, work, church life, and rest in a manner which will increase the glory of your name and let me produce the highest fruit for your kingdom.

As I work, fix my eyes at Jesus and his job on the cross, which provided me with treasures I could not acquire, peace which I wouldn’t otherwise be able to experience, and a new hope that will fuel my desire to pursue to glorify God. Amen. – Kevin Halloran

God Bless you everyone!

Are you looking to take your spiritual life 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 like hitting the gym to stay fit, regular prayer will keep your soul strong and connected to the divine.

The most difficult aspect of praying is making it a consistent element of our daily life. But with a little bit of planning and effort you can develop a prayer routine that works with your lifestyle and schedule. The greatest part is that you get to customize it to fit your personality and religious tradition.

It’s true that life can be hectic and it’s easy to let prayer slip down on the priority list. But just like anything else that’s worth having, it requires commitment and discipline. This is where establishing a prayer routine comes in. It gives structure and accountability to ensure we’re connecting with the divine on a regular basis.

How do you get started? First, you must figure out the time of day that works best for you to pray. Some prefer to begin their day with prayer while others prefer to pray in the evening before going to going to bed. Try it out and discover what works for you.

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

Begin by approaching God and asking for his presence as you read and meditate.

Read a passage from the Bible and then meditate on it. It can be done by reading it three or four times, or listing anything it tells you about yourself, or guidelines to obey , or promises to keep.

Make your prayer a ritual by offering adoration, confession, petition, and thanksgiving. Prayerfully address your immediate needs and worries and then take time to sit in the presence of God.

The great thing about a prayer routine is that it is customizable to fit your needs. For some, you may have only just a few minutes, while others may be able to devote a whole hours or longer. The key is making it a regular element of your day-to-day routine. If you don’t make it through one or two days, don’t sweat it! You can get back on track the following day.

The practice of daily prayer is a wonderful way to start this new year feeling a new sense of purpose and spiritual connection with God. It’s a powerful method to begin your day by placing your attention upon the Lord and making sure that your actions and thoughts are aligned to His plans.

Another way to enhance your prayer practice is to create a more engaging. Instead of reciting the phrases, try engaging with God at a deeper level. Make use of your imagination and try to visualize the scenes within the Bible. You can try to imagine the feelings of these characters, and put yourself in their shoes. This will make your prayer time more meaningful and personal.

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

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

The goal of a regular prayer routine is to strengthen your relationship with God and align your thoughts and actions with His will. It’s not about perfectionism or adhering to the strict guidelines, but rather being deliberate and consistent in your life of faith. Therefore, make the effort to create a routine of prayer that is a good fit for you and set it as a priority within your everyday life. You’ll be amazed by how much difference it makes for your spiritual development and overall health.

Now we have been through that let’s take a look at some of our most-loved daily prayers:

1. A Morning Prayer for Strength

Lord, I am tired and don’t know what time this “race” will end in my life. It seems as if I’ve run for ages trying to conquer this trial. Help me quit trying to run away from 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 an ace over the struggles throughout my journey. I am certain that nothing in this world can keep me from your unwavering love. I ask you to show me a bit of your love today; give me the strength to endure this test. I thank you so much for your unconditional love for me that will never end! And thank you for the crown of joy 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 give up, help me keep going. Give me a positive outlook in the event that things do not 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 the sun, as they both give us an exciting new day and chance to chase You. Thank You for reminding us it’s not all easy. But, it is important to remember you don’t have to carry the burden into each new day. Forgive us for dwelling on the past and for holding onto grudges. We thank You for allowing our hearts to be free of any limitation when we pray to You every day. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Meg Bucher

4. A Daily Prayer of Rejoice

Father, thank you for intervening in my life and allowing me to have a personal relationship with Father, thank you for your intervention and allowing me to be a part of your family. Thank you for your love for me now and for the rest of my life. Thank you for the blessings you’ve given me and my family. We can use these blessings to help others. May I live a lifetime full of joy as I see you at work around me today! In Jesus the name of Jesus. Amen. – Ron Moore

5. To receive guidance by the Holy Spirit

Lord, I ask you would be able to move the Spirit more strongly within my own life. I am aware that any sin is likely to cause grief and diminish the Spirit’s voice. Spirit and I ask not to fall prey to commit sin. Help me to seek Your Spirit more strongly than I crave sin. Help me grow in the fruits from 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, we thank for your generous, abounding grace. Thank you that we do not need to work for a drop of the mighty stream of mercy that flows freely for us today. Thanks for this unplanned and undeserved favor you’ve bestowed on my life. Help me follow the path of your love and grace. Help me to not forget the discipline I must meet with you regularly and to 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. Let me know the good things I often overlook and help me be content with what I have. Let me be forgiven when I think I am comparing myself to others, and forgive me for seeking things outside of you and your kingdom. Thanks for being with me exactly where I am, just in the way I am. Help me keep my focus towards you. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Nicki Koziarz

8. Prayer Against Distractions Today

As I start this day, help me remember that I belong to you, and my desire is to behave accordingly. Make sure my feet don’t slip and my mind from wandering into distractions that may steal precious energy and time from the most important things that 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 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 being a part of your family. – Rebecca Barlow Jordan

9. A Prayer for a Heavy Heart

Father My heart is heavy. 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 how I can let you carry my weight Please let me know how. I’ll take it away. I’m going to rest and be 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 must hear from You. Today I am making a commitment to have a daily quiet time. I will seek Your voice above all the other voices that surround me. Lord, show me how to center my life on You, and help me to follow whatever You tell me. In Jesus’ name, amen. – Mary Southerland

11. Rely on God Today

Lord, today we pray for more of Your Holy Spirit to be present in our lives. Lord, it can be easy to get overwhelmed by the worries that surround us in life We know the same way that Your gaze is at the sparrow so also do You look after and see us.

Teach us today to become more dependent on You. Give us a deeper discernment of how You operate, so that we may gain a greater understanding that what we see with natural eyes is not what it is. Today , we pray for eyes to 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 in my heart. I confess that sometimes my actions and reactions go against my devotion to You. I ask for forgiveness. Thanks for your forgiveness which allows you to see this new day as a chance to walk closer with 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 with You an absolute priority in my morning. Bring me back to body and spirit each morning with the desire to meet with You and hear You speak words of affirmation, faith, and wisdom over my heart as I prepare 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 illuminate my mind with the truth, ignite my heart with love, inspire my will with courage, and enrich my life through service. Forgive me for what I’ve done, sanctify what I am, and establish my future. Amen – Author Unknown

15.. A Prayer for the Work Day Ahead

Father, I thank you for the many ways that you’ve blessed me especially with this job that provides me with a paycheck and food on my table. Thank you for the fact that ALL work is important because work is beneficial. I pray that I can bring glory to you today, through my actions, my words, by the work I do to make my tiny area of the globe. Help me see my job as a blessing and not an affront. Give me grace and strength for the toughest 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 world is badly broken. I have a myriad of worries and cares that weigh me down. Although I want to put my worries on You, I that I tend to pick them up again and they add additional stress and anxiety. Please help me learn to put my worries 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

Lord, help 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, and I’m rushing towards you with both hands extended and holding on to you. Give me hope and give me concrete proof that today hope is a line of spiritual support (Hebrews 6:19-20). God, you know those things in my life that I am unable to even imagine wishing for. Today I present the things I have to you, I am awestruck by them, and ask that you as I am sure that you can accomplish more than I could think, imagine, or even imagine in the wildest of dreams (Eph 3:20). God I am your hope and I trust you. Amen. – Wendy can Eyck

18. Courage for the Day Ahead

God, I want to believe that you’re with me and that I’m known and loved by your love… However, there are days when it’s not easy. Help me speak the truth from your Word back to myself. Bring it from my mind into my soul. Give me peace and wisdom confidence to live as a conqueror – because you’ve already given me victory over every obstacle and hurdle. Amen. – Amy Green

19. For a God-Honoring Work Day

Make my work easier on my hands by assisting me be productive, patient, focused, and observant. Refrain me 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 personal, professional and church life with rest in a way that will maximize your glory and let me produce the highest fruit to further your kingdom.

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

God bless you all!