Are you willing to take your spiritual life to the highest level? One of the best methods to achieve this is by developing a daily prayer routine.
Consider it your spiritual exercise, similar to as you go to the gym to stay in shape, an everyday prayer routine can keep your soul strong and in tune with the Divine.
The most difficult aspect of praying is making it a constant part of our daily life. However, with a time and planning, you can create a prayer routine that works with your lifestyle and schedule. And the best part is, you get to customize it to fit your personality and your spiritual beliefs.
Life is hectic and it’s easy for prayer to slide off the priority list. Like everything other thing worth having, it takes effort and discipline. That’s where developing a prayer routine comes in. It provides structure and accountability to make sure we are connected to God on a regularly.
How do you begin? It’s the first thing to do is decide the time of day that works best for you to pray. Some prefer to begin their day with prayer and others prefer to pray at night before going to bed. Test and see what works best for you.
Once you’ve identified the ideal time to pray then you can begin to build your routine. Here’s an example of a pattern that you can follow daily for prayer in the morning:
Begin by approaching God to ask for his help while you read and pray.
Take a chapter from the Bible and then meditate on it for a while. This can be accomplished by reading it three to four times, or listing the things it says about yourself, or examples to follow, commands to follow or promises to claim.
Make your prayer a ritual by making confession, adoration as well as petition and thanksgiving. Make a prayer for your immediate needs and worries and then take time to enjoy God’s presence.
The beauty of the prayer time routine is that it is customizable to suit your needs. Many people might only have a few minutes to spare and others could have a half an hour or more. The trick is making it a consistent element of your day-to-day routine. If you fall off the occasional day or two Don’t be concerned! You can get back on track the next day.
The practice of daily prayer is a wonderful method to begin this new year feeling a fresh feeling of purpose and feeling of connection to the divine. It’s a powerful method to start your day, keeping your eyes upon the Lord and aligning your thoughts and actions with His will.
Another method to improve your prayer routine is to enhance it by making it more interactive. Instead of simply reciting words, you should try to connect with God at a deeper level. Make use of your imagination and try to picture the scenes described by the Bible. Try to feel the emotions of the characters and place yourself in their position. This can make your time in prayer more meaningful and personal.
You can also try incorporating different types prayers into your day-to-day routine. For instance, you can try silent prayer, contemplative prayer or even journaling your prayers. This will prevent your prayer routine from becoming boring and will add some variety to your daily spiritual routine.
One of the best ways to remain focused and in line with your daily prayer routine is sharing the practice with others. Find a accountability partner either a close friend or family member who can check on you regularly and help you to keep to your schedule. They may even be a part of your prayers and share their own experiences.
The goal of a daily prayer practice is to strengthen your relationship with God and ensure that your actions and thoughts are in line to His plan. It’s not about achieving perfection or adhering to an unwritten set of guidelines, but rather being intentional and consistent in your life of faith. So, take the time 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 how much difference it makes on your spiritual growth as well as overall wellbeing.
We have now 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 don’t know when my “race” will end in my life. I feel like I’ve been running for years, trying to outrun this challenge. Help me to stop trying to outrun my pain, and instead race with endurance the race that you have laid out for me. I know that thanks to you, I will ultimately be triumphant over all the challenges that I face in life. I am confident that nothing could ever separate me from your steadfast love. I ask you to show me a bit of your affection today; give me the strength to endure this challenge. I thank you so much for your devotion for me that will never end! Also, thank to you the chance of joy that awaits me 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. Give me a positive outlook 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 of them remind us of an exciting new day and opportunity to pursue You. Thank You for reminding us that it’s not necessarily easy but that we don’t have to carry the pain to each day. We are sorry for dwelling on the past and keeping grudges. Bless our hearts to be free of any limitation as we seek You each day. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Meg Bucher
4. A Daily Prayer of Rejoice
Father, thank you for intervening within my personal life, and for allowing me the opportunity to enjoy a an intimate relationship with you. Thank you for the love you have for me today and forever. Thank for the blessings that you’ve bestowed to me as well as my loved ones. We can use these blessings to bless 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. for guidance from the Holy Spirit
Lord, I pray that you to influence the Spirit more powerfully in my life. I am aware that every sin could irritate and diminish the voice of the Spirit and I ask for protection against temptations to sin. Help me to crave Your Spirit more strongly than I crave sin. Help me develop the fruits from the Spirit and so walk closer with Yourself. I pray for guidance from your Spirit- let your word and promise always be a meditation of my heart. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Kenny Luck
6. For God’s Grace Daily
Lord, thank for your generous, abounding grace. Thank you that we do not have to earn a single drop from the great flow in grace which flows unreservedly to us now. Thanks for this unexpected and undeserved favor you’ve bestowed upon my life. Help me put myself in the path of your love and grace. Help me to keep the disciplines I need to keep in contact with you frequently and to take a drink of the waters of life. Thank you for your rich love. Amen. – David Mathis
7. A Prayer to Love the Life You Have
God Help me to love the life I live today. Help me see the positive things that I overlook, and help me to be happy with the things I have. Let me be forgiven when I compare myself to others, and forgive me for longing for things that aren’t yours and your kingdom. Thank you for loving me right where I am, just in the way 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 a part of you and that my goal is to act accordingly. Make sure my feet don’t slip and my mind from wandering into distractions that could steal precious time and energy away 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 each day would be filled with the beauty of the love you have for me, the freedom of your Spirit, and the delight of knowing you. – 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 the state I’m in. I’m not sure how I can let you carry my heavy load Please let me know how. Take it from me. Let me rest and be refreshed 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 need to hear from You. Today, I make the commitment to have a quiet time each day. I will listen for Your voice above all the other voices that surround me. Lord, teach me how to focus my life around You, and help me to follow what I hear You say. In Jesus’ name, amen. – Mary Southerland
11. Rely on God Today
Lord, we today ask to continue to work with Your Holy Spirit to be present in our lives. Lord, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the worries which surround us However, we are aware That just like Your eye is indeed upon the sparrows, so too do You care for and look out for us.
Teach us today to become more dependent on You. Give us a deeper understanding of the way You work in order that we be able to understand that everything we see with natural eyes isn’t all there is. Today we ask for eyes to 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 said above is the love from my soul. I confess that sometimes my actions and reactions go against my devotion to You. Please forgive me. Thank You for Your forgiveness that allows me to see this new day as an opportunity to walk closer with You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Lysa TerKeurst
13. A Morning Prayer for God’s Guidance
God of my life, please help me remember the difference to make spending time with You a priority in my morning. Awaken me in the body and in my spirit every morning with the desire to be with You, and to be able to hear Your affirmations, confidence 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, please enlighten my eyes with truth, inflame my heart with love, inspire my will with courage, enrich my life by serving. Pardon what I have been and cleanse what I am and set the stage for my future. Amen – Author Unknown
15.. A Prayer for the Work Day Ahead
Father, thank you for the many ways you’ve blessed me particularly 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 by my actions my words, and through the good job I do to bring order to my small area of the globe. Help me see my job as a blessing instead of as a curse. Help me to have strength and grace for the toughest aspects of my job. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen. – Renee Davis
16. A Morning Prayer for Cares and Concerns
Dear Father in Heaven So much of my personal life has been broken. I am overwhelmed with worries and cares and they weigh me down. When I am tempted to put my worries on You, I find that I often pick them up and again and they add to my stress and anxiety. Please help me learn to place my burdens on You , as I learn what it means to be at peace and trust in You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Chrystal Evans Hurst
17. For Hope Today
Help me, Lord hear you say, “I am your hope” over the many other voices. Lord, according to your word that you are the one who can bring hope to the despairing, and I’m rushing towards you with both hands stretched out and grabbing onto you. Give me faith and provide me with an actual reminder today that hope is a line of spiritual support (Hebrews 6:19-20). God, you know those things in my heart that I am unable to even imagine wishing for, today I give the things I have to you, I am awestruck by them, and I ask you to do so because I know that you can accomplish more than I could ever think of, imagine or ask for in the wildest of dreams (Eph 3:20). God You are my hope and I trust you. Amen. – Wendy can Eyck
18. Courage for the Day Ahead
God I would like to believe in the fact that you’re with me and that I am known and loved by your love… but some days, it’s hard. Help me speak the truth of your Word to myself. Take it from my head towards my heart. Bring me peace and courage to live like the conqueror because you’ve already won me victory over every obstacle and challenge. Amen. – Amy Green
19. For a God-Honoring Work Day
Establish the work of my hands by assisting me be productive as well as patient, focused and observant. Be sure to keep me away 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 align my work, family, church life, and rest in a way that would maximize your glory and let me be the best fruitful to further your kingdom.
As I work, fix my gaze at Jesus and his final work on the cross that gave me treasure that I could not acquire, peace that I could not otherwise experience, and a living hope that will fuel my desire to pursue to glorify God. Amen. – Kevin Halloran
God bless you all!