MORNING PRAYER

Dear God, at the start of each day, help us to recognize you above all else. Enlighten
the eyes of our heart that we might see you, and notice how you're at work through our
lives. Give us wisdom to make the best choices, fill us with a desire to seek after you
more than anything else in this world. Let your Spirit and power breathe in us, through
us, again, fresh and new. Thank you that you are greater than anything we may face in
our day. Thank you that your presence goes with us, and that your joy is never
dependent on our circumstances, but it is our true and lasting strength, no matter what
we're up against. We ask that your peace lead us, that it would guard our hearts and
minds in you. We ask for your grace to cover our lives this day. We love you Lord...we
need you. In Jesus' Name, Amen

A Prayer to Follow God Today

Dear Lord, I don't know who or what will cross my path today. But I do know that You
are my Rock and my Fortress. You are my Shield and my Strong Tower. Help me to
anchor myself to You today. Teach me how to stand strong in You and choose only
Your way today. Help me walk by Your truth and not my feelings. Help me to embrace
anything that comes my way as an opportunity to see You at work and as an
opportunity to point others to You. Thank You that You love me and nothing can ever
take that away from me! Even if I fail today and fall short, You whisper Your
unconditional love deep into my soul and remind me that Your mercies are new every
morning. That truly amazes me, Lord. Thank You for meeting with me today. Would You
wake me again tomorrow with the same sweet whisper of Your love? I can't wait to meet
with You again. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Morning prayer is a perfect way to focus your time and attention on seeking
Gods’ plan for the day ahead.

A Prayer for the Morning

Morning prayers can refresh and recharge your soul as you get ready to take
on the day with help from the best place possible: Our Creator. We should
treat morning prayers like prayer itself, as a time to get closer to God by
expressing our love for Him, thanking Him for His blessings and offering Him
everything good and bad in our day in doing His will. Begin your day with this
prayer for the morning:
Dear Lord, You have brought me to the beginning of a new day. As the world
is renewed fresh and clean, so I ask You to renew my heart with Your
strength and purpose. Forgive me the errors of yesterday and bless me to
walk closer in Your way today. This is the day I begin my life anew; shine
through me so that every person I meet may feel Your presence in me. Take
my hand, precious Lord for I cannot make it by myself. Amen.

A Prayer for Strength

God loves when you pray for strength. And He promises to answer you: “Fear
not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am Your God; I will strengthen
you, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand” (Isaiah
41:10). Pray with confidence. Pray for the strength that God supplies and
keep your eyes open for His answers. They may not look like your
expectations. But you can be assured that He is working to strengthen your
understanding, faith and hope in Him. Begin your day with this prayer for
strength:
Dear Lord, this morning, I pray that You give me strength today, to be strong
for You in this world full of temptations. You know that there are struggles that
I will go through today. I pray that You be with me as I go through them. Carry
me when I am too weak. Amen.
A Prayer for Guidance
One of the Bible’s greatest truths is that God wants to guide us. He loves us
and because He loves us, He wants what is best for us and is willing to show
it to us. As your day progresses, it can be difficult to identify these blessings.
Begin your day with this morning prayer for guidance:
Dear Lord, I don’t know who or what will cross my path today. But I do know
that You are my rock and my fortress. You are my shield and my strong tower.
Help me to anchor myself to You today. Teach me how to stand strong in You
and choose only Your way today. Help me walk by Your truth and not my
feelings. Help me to embrace anything that comes my way as an opportunity
to see You at work and as opportunity to point others to You. Amen.

A Prayer for Gratitude

We should be thankful because God is worthy of our thanksgiving. It is only
right to credit Him for “every good and perfect gift” He gives (James 1:17).
When we are thankful, our focus moves off selfish desires and off the pain of
current circumstances. It also helps us to remember that God is ultimately in
control. Beginning each morning with gratitude will provide you with a great
foundation. Prayer is one of the intentional ways you can cultivate a grateful
heart for yourself. Start your day off with this prayer for gratitude:
Dear God, I thank you for waking me up today. You have given me another
sunrise to enjoy. Thank you for the wonderful sounds of nature and the cool
breeze brushing through the trees making the birds sing beautiful melodies. I
praise You, Father, for allowing me to live another beautiful day in Your
Kingdom. Amen.
A Prayer for Family
Begin each day with a powerful morning prayer session with your family.
Reciting these words and identifying our schedules early on, will provide a
great deal of perspective for you and your family. Entrust each individual to
God. Wherever they are in their relationship with God, pray that He draws
them even closer. Think of morning prayer as exercise for each member’s
spirit and soul. Working out these elements will help everyone plan for what is
to come and better equip them with the tools to take on the new day. Start
your day off with this prayer for family:
Dear God, thank you for the gift of family and friends. Holding them in my
heart is one of the most precious things I can never get tired of. Bless
everyone, for they deserve all goodness You have given to me. If I may do
something wrong today, please forgive me. Amen.

A Prayer for My Career

Allow God to define your priorities as defined by Christ and the apostles,
including the workplace. Have you submitted your career to God, including
how you do your job? Do you ask God every day for His leadership and power
to do your job while depending on Him? You should talk with God daily about
His will concerning your career choices. Before you begin your day and
embark on your duties, start your day off with this prayer for your career:
Dear God, I thank you for my job. You have provided me with steady income
and I’m so thankful. I pray that You watch over me today at work and I pray
that there are no accidents, so that everyone can go back to their homes. I
thank you that my job has provided an income to support me and my family. I
thank you for the provisions that You have given me. I pray for safe travels to
and from work and I pray that You will use me as You see fit today for Your
glory. Amen.
A Prayer for Opportunity
Our Heavenly Father has filled our lives with incredible opportunities. It’s
important that we are always ready so that we can hear God’s voice when He
is calling us. We don’t miss these opportunities when they come to us. Start
your day off with this morning prayer for opportunity:
Dear Lord, I pray today that I will yield my spirit completely to You, that You
may use me as You please. I pray that You will provide me opportunities to
show people how much You mean to me. Give me discretion to know what to
say and how to say it. Make me bold enough that I may proclaim salvation
cheerfully and joyfully. I pray that the seeds You allow me to plant will grow
and mature. I am forever grateful for the cross; may I proclaim it in a
contagious way today. Amen.

A Prayer for Contentment

Contentment is a simple grace. It is certainly reasonable and logical.
It is our Father’s world, so we should rest in His care. While many of us desire
to be content, it is not easily attained or kept. For, no sooner than we begin to
enjoy the grace of contentment, it is gone and dissatisfaction returns. Start
your day off with the prayer for contentment:
Dear God, I pray that I will stay focused on You today. I pray that You will
constantly remind me to be content in all of my circumstances. I pray that You
will fill me up that I may be joyful all day, even if stress creeps in. I know that
through my contentment, You will be glorified. I want to honor You, Father, in
all that I do. Amen.
The morning is one of the best times to have an encounter with God. Pray the
moment you wake up if you aren’t already doing so. When you wake up with
God, His presence is carried with you wherever you go. May you be blessed
on your journey today.