Are you willing to take your spiritual life to the next level? One of the best methods to achieve this is by developing a daily prayer practice.
Think of it as your spiritual exercise, similar to like hitting the gym to stay fit, regular prayer keeps your soul healthy and connected to the divine.
The most difficult aspect of prayer is making it a consistent element of our daily life. However, with a time and planning, you can create your own prayer routine that is suitable for you and your schedule. The most appealing part is that you can customize the ritual to suit your personal preferences and your spiritual beliefs.
Let’s be real, life can be busy and it’s easy to let prayer slide off the priority list. But just like anything other thing worth having, it requires dedication and discipline. This is where establishing the habit of praying comes into. It gives the structure and accountability needed to ensure we’re in contact with God on a a regular basis.
So, how do you start? It’s the first thing to do is figure out the time of day that works best for you to pray. Some people prefer to start their day with prayer while others find it easier to pray at night before getting to bed. Test and see what works best for you.
Once you’ve determined the best time to pray then you can begin to establish a routine. Here’s an example of a daily pattern for morning prayer:
Begin by talking to God and asking for his presence while you read and pray.
Take a chapter from the Bible and meditate on it for a while. This can be accomplished by reading the passage three to four times, or listing everything it reveals about yourself, guidelines to obey , or promises to keep.
Structure your prayer by praying for adoration, confession, petition, and thanksgiving. Pray for your needs and pressing concerns as well as taking time to sit in the presence of God.
The beauty of the prayer time routine is that it is customizable to suit your needs. Some people may only have just a few minutes, while others may have an time or even more. It’s important that you make this a regular element of your day-to-day routine. If you fall off a day or two, don’t sweat it! Just get back on track the next day.
The practice of daily prayer is a great way to start this new year feeling a new 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 putting your focus on the Lord and making sure that your actions and thoughts are aligned to His plans.
Another way to increase your prayer practice is to enhance it by making it more engaging. Instead of simply reciting words, try to engage with God on a deeper level. Try using your imagination to imagine the scenes that are described within the Bible. Make an effort to experience the emotion of each character and put yourself in their the shoes of their characters. This makes your time of prayer more personal and meaningful.
You can also try incorporating various forms prayers into your day-to-day routine. For example, try a silent prayer, contemplative prayer, or even writing down your prayers. This will prevent your prayer practice from becoming boring and will add the variety you need to your spiritual practice.
One of the best ways to remain focused and in line with your daily prayers is sharing your practice with others. Find a partner in accountability, a family member or friend member who can check in with you and encourage you to adhere to your daily routine. They could 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 in accordance with His plans. It’s not about perfection or adhering to an unwritten set of guidelines, but rather being intentional 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 incorporate it in your daily life. You’ll be amazed at the impact it has in your spiritual growth as well as overall wellbeing.
We have now completed that, let’s take a look at some of our most-loved daily prayers:
1. A Morning Prayer for Strength
Dear God, I’m tired and don’t know when my “race” will end in my life. It seems like I’ve been running for years trying to conquer this challenge. Help me to 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 in my life. I am certain that nothing in this world will ever be able to keep me from your unwavering love. I ask you to show me a bit of your love and give me the strength to stand through this challenge. Thanks for the devotion for me that never ends! Also, thank me for your crown of joy 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 the day. When I am tempted to give up, assist me keep going. Grant me a cheerful spirit in the event that things do not 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, praise God for the sky and sun, for both of them remind us of an exciting new day and opportunity to chase You. Thank You for reminding us life is not all easy. But, it is important to remember that you don’t have to carry the pain into each new day. Forgive us for focusing in the past and holding onto grudges. Thank You for our hearts that are not 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 into my world and permitting me to establish a a personal 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 you for the blessings you’ve provided me and my family. Let us make use of those blessings to bless others. May I live a lifetime filled with joy when 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 you to influence the Spirit more boldly within my own life. I know that every sin could irritate and weaken the spirit of the Spirit and I pray not to fall prey to sin. Help me to seek Your Presence more often than I crave sin. Help me develop the fruits of the Spirit and then walk more closely with Yourself. 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 for your generous grace, abundant grace. Thank you that we do not have to earn a single drop from the great stream in grace which flows freely to us right now. Thank you for the unexpected and undeserved favor you’ve bestowed upon my life. Help me to put myself in the path of your grace and love. Help me to not forget the things I must do to 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, help me love my life as it is today. Help me see the positive things I often overlook and help me be content with the things I have. Forgive me when I think I am comparing myself to others, and forgive me for wanting things that aren’t in your kingdom. Thank you for loving me exactly in the present, exactly as I am. Help me keep my eyes at 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 I want 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 things that you have planned for me. I’m so proud to be your son, Lord. And I’m so grateful that you died for me–rising again on your own new day–so that my every day would be filled with the joy in your affection, 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 feel as if I’m having to carry the burden alone. Words like overwhelmed, distraught, exhausted seem to describe where I am. I’m not sure how to allow you to carry my weight, so please show me how. I’ll take it away. Let me rest and be rejuvenated so that my heart won’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 must hear from You. Today I am making a commitment to have an hour of silence each day. I will seek Your voice above all other voices in my life. Lord, teach me to focus my life around You and help me obey whatever You tell me. 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 can be easy for us to be consumed with the fears that take over our lives, but we know that just as Your eyes is focused upon the sparrows, so do You care for and see us.
Teach us today to become more reliant on Your help today. Help us gain a better understanding of the way You work to help us gain a greater understanding that everything that we see in our natural eyes is not all that is. Today , we pray 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 am in love with You. Everything I’ve written above is the desire in my heart. I confess that sometimes my actions and my reactions betray my love for You. I ask for forgiveness. Thank You for Your forgiveness which allows you to see this 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 how much difference it makes to make spending time for You an absolute priority in my morning. Bring me back to both my body and spirit every daily with an eagerness to meet with You and hear 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 eyes with truth, inflame my heart with compassion and inspire my spirit with courage, enrich my life through service. Forgive me for what I’ve done and cleanse what I am, and order what I shall be. Amen – Author Unknown
15.. A Prayer for the Work Day Ahead
Father, I thank you for all the ways you’ve blessed my life, specifically through this job which helps me pay my bills and puts food on my table. Thank you that ALL work is important because work is beneficial. Let me show you my glory today, through my actions, my words, by the efforts I make to bring order to my little part of the world. Help me to see my work as a blessing, not as a curse. I need your 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
Dear Father in Heaven So much of my life is broken. I have so many concerns and concerns that burden me. Although I want to place my burdens on You, I find that I tend to pick them up, and they only add additional stress and anxiety. Help me learn to place my burdens on You , as I learn how to relax and trust in 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 says, you are the hope for the hopeless, therefore I’m running to you with both my hands stretched out and grabbing on to you. Give me hope and give me a tangible reminder of the fact that hope is an unbreakable eternal lifeline (Hebrews 6:19-20). God, you know those things in my life that I barely dare to hope for. Today I present them to you, I trust them to you, and I ask you to do so because I know that you can do more than I could ever think, imagine, or even imagine in wildest 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’d like to believe in the fact that you’re with me and that I am loved and respected from you… But there are days when it’s not easy. Help me to speak the truth from your Word back to me. Take it from my head towards my heart. Give me peace and wisdom confidence to live as a conqueror – because you’ve already given me victory over every challenge and obstacle. Amen. – Amy Green
19. For a God-Honoring Work Day
Set the task of my hands by helping me to be efficient as well as patient, focused and sharp. Be sure to keep me away from distractions and from 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. Help me to integrate 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.
While I work, fix my attention at Jesus and his task on his cross which gave me treasure that I could not acquire, peace that I could not otherwise have, and a vivacious hope that will fuel me to strive for God’s glory. God. Amen. – Kevin Halloran
God bless you everyone!