Morning Scripture/Prayer

Are you looking to take your spiritual journey to the highest level? One of the most effective methods to achieve this is to develop a daily prayer habit.

Consider it your spiritual workout, just as you go to the gym to stay fit, an everyday prayer routine can keep your soul strong and in tune with the divine.

The most challenging part of prayer is making it a constant 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 schedule. The best part is, you are able to modify it to match your own personality and your spiritual beliefs.

It’s true that life is hectic and it’s easy to let prayers slide off the priority list. However, just like everything else worth being a part of, it requires commitment and discipline. This is where the creation of the habit of praying comes into. It gives an order and accountability to make sure we are connecting with the divine on an ongoing basis.

How do you get started? First, you must determine which time of the day is the most suitable time to pray. Some people prefer to start their day with prayer, while others prefer to pray at night before getting to bed. Try it out and discover what works 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 prayer:

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

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

Your prayer should be structured by offering adoration, confession as well as petition and thanksgiving. 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 suit your needs. Some people may only have some minutes, while others may have a half an hours or longer. The key is to make it a constant part of your daily routine. If you fall off a day or two, don’t sweat it! Get back on track the following day.

An everyday prayer practice is a great method to begin your new year off with a fresh belief in the purpose of your life and a connection with 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 time is to make it more interactive. Instead of reciting the phrases, try engaging with God at a deeper level. Try using your imagination to visualize the scenes in 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.

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

One of the best ways to remain engaged and focused on your daily prayers is sharing it with others. Find an accountability partner either a close friend or family member who can check on you regularly and help you to adhere to your daily routine. They can even be a part of your prayers and share their own experiences.

Rememberthat the purpose of daily prayer is to increase your connection with God and ensure that your actions and thoughts are in line to His plan. It’s not about perfection or following a strict set of rules, it’s about being deliberate and consistent in your life of faith. So, take the time to create a routine of prayer that works for you and make it a priority in your day-to-day life. You’ll be amazed by the difference it can make on your spiritual growth and overall health.

After we’ve gone through that lets look at some of our most-loved daily prayers:

1. A Morning Prayer for Strength

God, I’m weary and don’t know when this “race” will end in my life. It seems as if I’ve run for ages trying to conquer this trial. Help me to not try to beat my pain, and instead race with endurance the race you have set for me. I know that because of you I am ultimately an ace over the struggles throughout my journey. I am certain that nothing in this world will ever be able to separate me from your steadfast love. Please show me some of your affection today. Give me the strength to endure this trial. I thank you so much for your love for me that never ceases! Also, thank to you the chance of happiness which awaits me for eternity with you in the Kingdom of Heaven! – Adrian Rogers

2. A Morning Prayer for Courage

Lord, grant me tenacious courageous spirit as I move through this day. If I’m tempted to give up, help me to keep going. Help me keep a positive attitude 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 You for the sky and the sun, because both of them remind us of an exciting new day and opportunity to chase You. Thank You for reminding us it’s not all easy. But, it is important to remember that we don’t have to carry the pain into each new day. We are sorry for focusing on the past and for holding onto grudges. Bless 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 within my personal life, and for allowing me the opportunity to enjoy a an intimate relationship with you. Thank you for your love for me, today and always. Thank for the blessings that you’ve bestowed to me as well as my loved ones. Let us make use of those blessings to bless others. May I live a life filled with joy when I watch you work in my life today! In Jesus’ name. Amen. – Ron Moore

5. for guidance from the Holy Spirit

Lord, I ask you to move the Spirit more powerfully in my life. I am aware that any sin is likely to cause grief and weaken the voice of the Spirit, and I pray not to fall prey to commit sin. Help me crave your presence more than I desire sin. Help me to grow in the fruits of the Spirit and so walk closer to You. 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, thank for your generous, abounding grace. Thank you that we don’t have to earn a single drop of the mighty river of grace that flows unreservedly for us today. Thanks for this unplanned and undeserved favor you’ve bestowed upon my life. Help me follow the direction of your love and grace. Help me to not forget the discipline I must attend to you on a regular basis 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 today. Help me see the positive things that I overlook, and help me feel content with my life. Let me be forgiven when I compare myself to others, forgive me for longing for things that aren’t yours and your kingdom. I thank you that You love 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

As I get ready for the day, help me remember 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 into distractions that may steal precious energy and time from the most important tasks you have designed for me. I’m proud to be your son, Lord. And I’m so grateful that you gave your life for me — rising from the dead on your new day–so that my every day would become filled with the wonder of your love, the joy of your Spirit and the joy of knowing that you are with me. – 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 seem to describe the state I’m in. I’m not sure how I can allow you to carry my weight Please help me understand. Let me take it off. Allow me to rest and become refreshed to ensure that my heart doesn’t be as heavy the next morning. In Jesus’ name. Amen. – Ron Moore

10. To Focus on God’s Voice

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

11. Rely on God Today

Lord, we today ask to continue to work with Your Holy Spirit to be present in our lives. Lord, it is easy for us to become overwhelmed by the worries that take over our lives, but we know That just like Your eyes is on the sparrow, so do You care for and look out for us.

Teach us today to become more reliant on You. Bring us into a greater awareness of Your ways of working to help us come into a deeper understanding that all we see with our eyes is not what it is. Today we ask for eyes that can see Your hand in all things and hearts to be open to Your work. Amen. – Callie Logan

12. Morning Prayer: Walk with God

Dear Lord I am in love with You. Everything I’ve written above is the love in my heart. I acknowledge that there are times when my actions and my reactions betray my devotion to You. I ask for forgiveness. Thank You for Your mercy which allows you to see this new day as a chance to grow closer to You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Lysa TerKeurst

13. A Morning Prayer for God’s Guidance

Thank You Lord for helping me remember the difference to make spending time for You a priority in my morning. Bring me back to body and spirit each daily with an eagerness for a time of fellowship with You, and to be able to hear Your words of affirmation, faith, and wisdom over my mind as I prepare to go into my day. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Traci Miles

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

14.. A Simple Morning Prayer

God I pray that you will illuminate my eyes with truth, inflame my heart with compassion and inspire my spirit by courage, and fill my life with service. Forgive me for what I’ve done and cleanse what I am, and establish the way I will be. Amen – Author Unknown

15.. A Prayer for the Work Day Ahead

Father, thank you for all the ways that you’ve blessed me, specifically by this job that helps me pay my bills and puts food on my table. Thank you for the fact that ALL work has significance because work is good. Help me bring you glory today, through my actions my words, and through the good job I do to bring order to my tiny corner of the world. Help me to see my work as a blessing, not a curse. Help me to have strength and grace for the toughest aspects of my work. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen. – Renee Davis

16. A Morning Prayer for Cares and Concerns

Our Father is dear to me in Heaven I am so grateful to you that my life is broken. I have a myriad of worries and cares, and they weigh me down. Although I want to put my worries on You, I find I usually pick them back up again, and they only add to my stress and anxiety. Help me to cast my cares upon You while I discover what it means to be at peace and trust in You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Chrystal Evans Hurst

 

17. For Hope Today

God, allow me hear you saying, “I am your hope” over all other voices. Lord, your word says that you are the only hope for the hopeless, therefore I’m running to you with both my hands extended and holding on to you. Bring me back to faith and provide me with concrete proof that today hope is an unbreakable line of spiritual support (Hebrews 6:19-20). God You know the things that are in my heart I barely dare to hope for. Today, I offer the things I have to you, I trust them to you, and I ask you to do so as I am sure that you are able to do more than I could 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 with me and that I am loved and respected from you… but sometimes, it’s difficult. Help me to speak the truth in your Word to myself. Take it from my mind to my heart. I ask you to give me peace and courage to live like an awe-inspiring warrior – for you’ve already crowned me victorious over every challenge and obstacle. Amen. – Amy Green

19. For a God-Honoring Work Day

Establish the work of my hands by helping me to be productive as well as 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 way that would maximize your glory , and let me be the best fruitful to further your kingdom.

As I work, I will keep my gaze on Jesus and his finished task on his cross, which provided me with treasures I could not earn, rest that I could not otherwise have, and a vivacious hope that will fuel me to work for to glorify God. Amen. – Kevin Halloran

God Bless you everyone!

Are you looking to take your spiritual life to the highest level? One of the most effective ways to do that is by developing a daily prayer practice.

Consider it your spiritual exercise, similar to as you workout to stay in shape, regular prayer keeps your soul healthy and in tune with the divine.

The most challenging aspect of prayer is making it a consistent part of our daily lives. With a amount of planning and effort it is possible to create an effective prayer schedule that works for you and your schedule. The best part is, you can customize the ritual to suit your personal preferences and spiritual tradition.

Let’s be real, life is hectic and it’s easy to let prayer slide off the priority list. But just like anything else that’s worth having, it requires effort and discipline. This is where establishing a prayer routine comes in. It gives an order and accountability to ensure we’re connecting with the divine on a regular basis.

How do you start? The first step is to figure out the time of day that is the most suitable time to pray. Some people prefer to start their day with prayer, and others prefer to pray in the evening before going to bed. Test and see what works for you.

Once you’ve identified the ideal time for prayer, you can start to build your routine. Here’s an illustration of a typical daily routine for morning prayers:

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

Take a chapter from the Bible and reflect on it. It can be done by reading it three or four times, or listing anything it tells you about yourself, or examples to follow, commands to follow or promises to claim.

Structure your prayer by praying for adoration, confession, petition, and thanksgiving. Pray for your needs and pressing concerns and then take time to enjoy God’s presence.

The best thing about the prayer time routine is that it’s customizable to suit 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 trick is making it a consistent part of your daily routine. If you fall off the occasional day or two do not fret! You can get back on track for the next day.

A daily prayer practice is a wonderful method to begin your new year off with a fresh feeling of purpose and feeling of connection to the divine. It’s a powerful method 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 enhance your prayer routine is to enhance it by making it more interactive. Instead of reciting the words, try to engage with God at a deeper level. Use your imagination and try to visualize the scenes within the Bible. You can try to imagine the feelings of these characters and place yourself in their position. This can make your time in prayer more personal and meaningful.

Try incorporating different types in your prayer day-to-day routine. For example, try silent prayer, contemplative prayer, or even writing your prayers. This will prevent your prayer practice from becoming repetitive and provide the variety you need to your spiritual practice.

One of the best ways to stay engaged and focused on your daily prayers is sharing the practice with other people. Find a accountability partner, a friend or family member who can check in with you and encourage you to stick to your routine. They may even join you in prayer and share their own experiences.

Rememberthat the purpose of daily prayer is to increase your connection with God and align your thoughts and actions to His plan. It’s not about perfectionism or adhering to a strict set of rules, it’s about being deliberate and consistent in your life of faith. Therefore, make the effort to discover a prayer practice that you enjoy and set it as a priority in your daily life. You’ll be amazed at how much difference it makes in your spiritual growth and overall health.

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

1. A Morning Prayer for Strength

God, I’m exhausted and I don’t know when this “race” will end in my life. I feel as if I’ve run for ages trying to beat this challenge. Help me not try to beat my pain and instead run with endurance the race that you have laid out for me. I know that thanks to you, I will ultimately be an ace over the struggles that I face in life. I am certain that nothing can be able to separate me from your eternal love. Please show me some of your unconditional love today. Give me the strength to stand through this challenge. I thank you so much for your devotion for me that will never end! And thank me for your crown of happiness that I will enjoy forever within your kingdom! – Adrian Rogers

2. A Morning Prayer for Courage

Lord, grant me tenacious amazing courage as I journey through the day. If I’m tempted to quit, help me keep going. Help me keep a positive attitude in the event that things do not go as planned. Also, give me the strength to complete whatever must be done. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

– Dr. Ray Pritchard

3. Prayer to Seek God Each Day

Father, praise You for the sky and sun, for both remind us of the new day’s challenges and chance to pursue You. Thank You for reminding us that it’s not necessarily easy but you don’t have to carry the pain to each day. Forgive us for dwelling on the past and keeping grudges. Bless our hearts to be unhindered by anything 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 within my personal life, and for allowing me the opportunity to have the privilege of a relationship with God. Thank you for allowing me to have a personal relationship with. Thank you for your unconditional love for me, today and always. Thank you for the blessings you’ve provided me as well as my loved ones. We can use these 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. To receive guidance from the Holy Spirit

Lord, I ask you will move the Spirit more boldly within my own life. I know that every sin could irritate and weaken the Spirit’s voice. Spirit, and I pray for protection against temptations to commit sin. Help me crave your presence more than I desire sin. Help me develop the fruit that comes from your Spirit and walk in closer with Yourself. I ask for direction 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 you for your abundant grace that is abounds. We thank you that we don’t have to earn a single drop from the great flow in grace which flows freely to us right now. Thank you for the unplanned and undeserved favor you’ve bestowed upon my life. Help me follow the direction of your love and grace. Help me not neglect the things I must do to meet with you regularly 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 to love the life I live right now. Help me see the positive things that I tend to overlook and help me be content with what I have. Forgive me when I judge myself against others, forgive me for wanting things outside of you and your kingdom. I thank you that You love me just 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 get ready for the day, help me to remember that I am yours and I want to behave accordingly. Help me keep my feet from sliding and my mind from wandering into distractions that may steal precious energy and time from the most important tasks you have planned for me. I’m proud to be your son, Lord. I’m grateful that you died for me–rising again on your own new morning–so that every day can have the beauty in your affection, 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 I am so sad and burdened. I feel like I have to carry this burden by myself. Words like overwhelmed, devastated exhausted and frightened are the words that describe the state I’m in. I’m not sure of how to allow you to carry my heavy load Please help me understand. I’ll take it away. I’m going to rest and be rejuvenated 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 want to be heard from you. Today I take the pledge to start having an hour of silence each day. I will listen for Your voice over all the other voices in my life. Lord, show me how to center my life on You, and help me to follow the words You speak to 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 to get obsessed with the anxieties which surround us However, we are aware that just as Your eyes is at the sparrow so also are You concerned for and watch over us.

We can learn today to be more reliant on Your help today. Help us gain a better understanding of the way You work, so that we may be able to understand that what we see with our eyes is not what it is. We ask today for eyes to be able to see Your hand in all matters, and hearts open to Your work. Amen. – Callie Logan

12. Morning Prayer to Walk with God

Dear Lord I Love You. All that I’ve expressed above is the love of my heart. I acknowledge that there are times when my actions and reactions betray my devotion to You. Please forgive me. Thank You for Your mercy that allows me to see 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 to make spending time for You an absolute priority in my morning. Bring me back to both my body and spirit every morning with the desire for a time of fellowship with You and to be able to hear Your words of affirmation, faith, 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 I pray that you will illuminate my eyes by truth, enflame my heart with love, inspire my will with courage, enrich my life with service. Pardon what I have been and sanctify who I am, and establish 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 helps me pay my bills and puts food on my table. Thank you for the fact that ALL work is important because the work you do is rewarding. Let me show you my glory today, through my actions my words, and through the good efforts I make to improve the order in my tiny corner of the world. Help me view my work as a blessing and not a curse. Help me to have strength and grace for the hardest aspects of my job. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen. – Renee Davis

16. A Morning Prayer for Cares and Concerns

My Father who is in Heaven, so much in my personal life has been broken. I have a myriad of worries and cares, and they weigh me down. While I desire to put my worries on You, I that I tend to pick them up, and they only add to my stress and anxiety. Help me to put my worries on You as I learn what it means to rest and trust in You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Chrystal Evans Hurst

 

17. For Hope Today

God, allow me hear you saying, “I am your hope” over the many other voices. Lord, according to your word that you are the hope for the hopeless, so I’m running towards you with both hands stretched out and grabbing on to you. Give me faith and provide me with an actual reminder that today hope is a eternal lifeline (Hebrews 6:19-20). God, you know those things that are in my heart I barely dare to hope for. Today I present the things I have to you, I trust them to you, and ask that you since I am confident that you can do more than I could think, imagine, or even imagine 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 in the fact that you’re with me and that I’m known and loved by your love… But some days, it’s hard. Help me speak the truth of your Word back to myself. Take it from my head towards my heart. I ask you to give me peace and the courage to be the conqueror because you’ve already crowned me victorious over every obstacle and challenge. Amen. – Amy Green

19. For a God-Honoring Work Day

Set the task of my hands by assisting me to be efficient, patient, focused, and insightful. 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 to integrate my family, work, church life, and rest in a manner that would maximize your glory , and allow me to produce the highest fruit to further your kingdom.

While I work, fix my eyes at Jesus and his finished work on the cross, which provided me with treasures I could not earn, rest that I would not normally be able to experience, and a new faith that will inspire me to work for the glory of God. Amen. – Kevin Halloran

God bless you everyone!