Are you looking to take your spirituality to the next level? One of the best ways to do that is by developing a daily prayer practice.
Consider it your spiritual exercise, similar to as you go to the gym to stay fit, a daily prayer practice keeps your soul healthy and in tune with the Divine.
The most challenging part of praying is making it a consistent part of our life. However, with a time and planning it is possible to create your own prayer routine that is suitable for you and your schedule. And the best part is, you are able to modify it to fit your personality and spiritual tradition.
Let’s be real, life is hectic and it’s easy for prayer to slip down on the priority list. However, just like everything else that’s worth being a part of, it requires effort and discipline. That’s where developing a prayer routine comes in. It provides structure and accountability to ensure that we’re in contact with God on a an ongoing basis.
So, how do you get started? It’s the first thing to do is figure out the time of day that is most conducive to you to pray. Some people prefer to start their day with prayer, and others prefer to pray in the evening before going to getting to bed. Try it out and discover which method works best for you.
After you’ve decided on the most appropriate time to pray You can begin to establish a routine. Here’s an example of a daily pattern for prayer in the morning:
Begin by talking to God and asking for his presence as you read and meditate.
Take a chapter from the Bible and meditate on it for a while. This can be accomplished by reading it three or four times, or writing down anything it tells you about yourself, or examples to follow, commands to follow or promises to keep.
Structure your prayer by offering adoration, confession as well as petition and thanksgiving. Pray for your needs and pressing concerns, and take time to enjoy God’s presence.
The beauty of the prayer time routine is that it is customizable to meet your requirements. For some, you may have only some minutes while others might have an hours or longer. The trick is that you make this a constant part of your routine. If you fall off a day or two do not fret! Get back on track the following day.
A daily prayer practice is a great method to begin this new year feeling a new feeling of purpose and spiritual connection with God. It’s an effective way to start your day, putting your focus upon the Lord and making sure that your actions and thoughts are aligned in accordance with His plan.
Another way to increase your prayer time is to make it more engaging. Instead of just reciting words, you should try to connect with God on a deeper level. Use 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 position. This will make your prayer time more meaningful and personal.
Try incorporating different types in your prayer daily routine. For example, try a silent prayers, contemplative prayers, or even writing your prayers. This will prevent your prayer routine from becoming monotonous and add some variety to your daily spiritual routine.
One of the best ways to stay motivated and on track with your daily prayers is sharing it with other people. Find an accountability partner, a family member or friend member who will check in with you and help you to keep 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 deepen your relationship with God and make sure that your thoughts and actions are aligned with His will. It’s not about perfectionism or following an unwritten set of guidelines, but rather being intentional and consistent in your spiritual life. So, take the time to create a routine of prayer that is a good fit for you and incorporate it in your day-to-day life. You’ll be amazed by how much difference it makes in your spiritual growth as well as overall wellbeing.
After we’ve gone through that lets take a look at some of our favorite daily prayers:
1. A Morning Prayer for Strength
Lord, I am exhausted and don’t know when my “race” will end in my life. I feel like I’ve been running forever trying to beat this trial. Help me quit trying to run away from my pain but rather run with endurance the race you have set for me. I am confident that because of you, I will be a victor over the trials that I face in life. I am confident that nothing in this world could ever separate me from your steadfast love. I ask you to show me a bit of your love today; give me the courage to face this trial. I thank you so much for your love for me that will never end! And thank to you the chance of happiness that I will enjoy forever with you in the Kingdom of Heaven! – Adrian Rogers
2. A Morning Prayer for Courage
Lord, give me perseverance and courageous spirit as I move through this day. When I am 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 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 sun, because both of them remind us of 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 we don’t have to carry the hard into each new day. We are sorry for dwelling on the past and for holding onto grudges. We thank You for allowing 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 intervening in my life and allowing me to establish a a personal 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 bestowed to me as well as my loved ones. Let us make use of those blessings to be a blessing to others. May I live a life filled with joy when I witness you working all around me! In Jesus’ name. Amen. – Ron Moore
5. for guidance from the Holy Spirit
Lord, I pray that you will be able to move the Spirit more strongly throughout my daily life. I know that any sin is likely to cause grief and weaken the spirit of the Spirit and I pray not to fall prey to commit sin. Help me crave your Presence more often than I crave sin. Help me grow in the fruit that comes from your Spirit and so walk closer with Yourself. I ask for direction from Your Spirit- let your promises and wills always be a constant reminder of my heart. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Kenny Luck
6. For God’s Grace Daily
Lord, thank for your generous, abounding grace. We thank you that we don’t have to earn a drop of the mighty stream of mercy that flows freely to us now. We thank you for the unplanned and undeserved favor you’ve bestowed on my life. Help me to put myself in the direction of your love and grace. Help me to not forget the discipline I must meet with you regularly 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 my life in the present. Help me see the positive things that I overlook, and help me to be happy with what I have. Let me be forgiven when I compare myself to others, and forgive me for wanting things that aren’t in your kingdom. Thank you for loving me right where I am, just where 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, remind me that I am a part of you and that my goal is to act accordingly. Make sure my feet don’t slip and my thoughts from drifting into distractions that may steal precious time and energy away from the most important tasks you have planned for me. I am proud to be your child, Lord. I’m grateful that you died for me–rising again on your own new day–so that my every day can have the beauty of your love, 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 bear the burden on my own. Words like overwhelmed, devastated exhausted, and distraught seem to be the best description of where I am. I am not sure how I can let you carry my weight Please show me how. Take it from me. Allow me to rest and become revived to ensure that my heart doesn’t be so heavy in the morning. In Jesus’ name. Amen. – Ron Moore
10. To Focus on God’s Voice
Father, I want to hear from You. Today, I make the commitment to start having a daily quiet time. I will seek Your voice above all of other voices in my life. Lord, teach me 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, today we pray to continue to work with Your Holy Spirit to be present in our lives. Lord, it can be easy for us to become consumed with the fears that surround us in life, but we know That just like Your gaze is focused at the sparrow so also are You concerned for and watch over us.
We can learn today to be more reliant on You. Give us a deeper understanding of the way You work, so that we may be able to understand that everything that we see in our natural eyes isn’t all there 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 desire of my heart. I admit that at times my actions and my reactions betray my love for You. Please forgive me. Thanks for your forgiveness which allows you 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 to remember the difference in my life when I spend time with You an absolute priority in my morning. Bring me back to both my body and spirit every day with a desire to be with You, and to hear You speak 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 Please illuminate my eyes with the truth, ignite my heart with love I want to be inspired by your love, and with courage, 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, thank you for the many ways you’ve blessed my life, specifically through this job which pays my bills and puts food on the table. Thank you for the fact that ALL work is meaningful because the work you do is rewarding. I pray that I can bring glory to you by my actions my words, and through the good job I do to improve the order in my small part of the world. Help me view my work as a blessing instead of as a curse. 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
My Father who is in Heaven I am so grateful to you that my personal life has been broken. I have so many concerns and cares and they weigh me down. When I am tempted to cast my cares upon You, I find that I tend to pick them up and again and they cause more anxiety and stress. Help me learn to cast my cares on You , as I learn what it means to be at peace and trust You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Chrystal Evans Hurst
17. For Hope Today
Help me, Lord hear you saying, “I am your hope” over all the other voices. Lord, your word declares, you are the hope for the hopeless, therefore I’m running to you with both my hands spread out and grasping on to you. Bring me back to hope and give me an actual reminder of the fact that hope is an unbreakable spiritual lifeline (Hebrews 6:19-20). God knows those things in my heart that I barely dare to hope for. Today I present the things I have to you, I am awestruck by them, and request that you do it since I am confident that you can do more than I can ever think, imagine, or even imagine 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 want to believe in the fact that you’re with me and that I am loved and respected by your love… but sometimes, it’s difficult. Help me speak the truth of your Word back to me. Take it from my mind to my heart. Give me peace and wisdom courage to live like an awe-inspiring warrior – for you’ve already given me victory over every obstacle and challenge. Amen. – Amy Green
19. For a God-Honoring Work Day
Make my work easier on my hands by helping me to be efficient as well as patient, focused and sharp. Keep me free of distractions and keep me away from technology that is 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 align my family, work and church activities, as well as rest in a way which will increase your glory and allow me to be the best fruitful for your kingdom.
As I work, fix my gaze at Jesus and his job on the cross which gave me treasure that I could not earn, rest that I could not otherwise experience, and a living faith that will inspire me to work for to glorify God. Amen. – Kevin Halloran
God bless you all!