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Morning Prayers For You

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Let me hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, For I trust in You. Teach me the way in which I should walk, For I lift up my soul to You. (Psalm 143:8)

When you wake up:

Lord Jesus, for the first part of this day, I want to spend these first few moments with you. May you reassure my heart with your love, quiet my mind with your peace, and settle my soul with your tender mercy, and your amazing grace.

Help me to follow you, and to know your voice, so that you can lead me as my Shepherd, because I desire to know you more fully, and to trust you every step of the way. Amen.

At your breakfast time:

Lord Jesus, for the first meal of my day, I want to express my gratitude for my food. May you bless this food to nourish my body, refresh my mind, and to sustain me. Thank you for your continued provision, as I eat and enjoy this food. Amen.

As you get ready:

Lord Jesus, as I prepare for my day, help me to remember what is important. Bring to my mind what I need to do, so that I can leave well prepared. As I get myself ready, help me to do things with ease of pace, and efficiency of time. Thank you, for helping me to get ready. Amen.

When you leave home:

Lord Jesus, as I leave for my day, I trust you to look after my home. May I leave any worry behind, as you protect it with your warring angels, and secure it with your profound love. Thank you for giving me a place that I can call home, and where I can invite you, to spend time with me. Amen.

As you head for work:

Lord Jesus, may you help me to get to work on time and to return home safely. Thank you for the opportunity to earn an income from my place of employment. Please help me to maintain a good disposition, especially as I work alongside others who are difficult to be around. May your Holy Spirit lead me, and teach me, throughout this day. Amen.

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Waking Up Prayer

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Waking up takes time. It takes time to adjust from sleeping to being wide awake, especially if you have not slept well, and if you just wanted to sleep a little bit longer.

As you wake up, it’s easier if you give yourself time to get ready. You don’t feel rushed when you know that you have time to enjoy your coffee, have some breakfast, and to think about what you need to do to get ready for your day.

So, may you be encouraged with these scriptures as you wake up and start your day:

Let me hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, For I trust in You. Teach me the way in which I should walk, For I lift up my soul to You. (Psalm 143:8)

It is because of the Lord’s lovingkindnesses that we are not consumed because His [tender] compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great and beyond measure is Your faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:22-23)

But as for me, I will sing of Your mighty strength and power; Yes, I will sing joyfully of Your lovingkindness in the morning; For You have been my stronghold and a refuge in the day of my distress. (Psalm 59:16)

O Lord, be gracious to us; we have waited [expectantly] for You. Be the arm of Your servants every morning [that is, their strength and their defense], Our salvation also in the time of trouble. (Isaiah 33:2)

Prayer:

Thank you, Lord Jesus, for your lovingkindness. You are always faithful to us, so our souls can rest in your amazing love, and we can be reassured of your unending grace. Help us to trust in you, and to lean on you, as you lead us throughout this day. Amen.

It’s A Beautiful Morning

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Jesus of Nazareth has given us another day to fully enjoy. He has given us new life in His name, complete forgiveness for our sins, and a fully restored relationship with our Heavenly Father. We live and move and find our being completely in Him, and there is nothing, and no one, who will ever separate us from His love.

If you have started this morning feeling depressed, then let His encouragement fill you with joy. If fear is knocking at your door, then ask Him to remove it with His perfect love. If you are feeling troubled, then believe on Him, so that He can calm your weary heart, and even in the midst of feeling tired, you go to Him for much-needed rest.

So, let us rejoice this morning (especially if you don’t feel like it), and lift up your voice unto Jesus. For He is the author and perfecter of our faith, and He will remain faithful to complete the work He has started within every one of our lives.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus,

Thank you for creating a new day. In the next few moments, I ask you to hear me, as I share my thoughts and express my feelings to you. After this time, may you create a new space where I can hear your voice. As I listen to you, may the Holy Spirit inspire me with your Word, and direct my steps. For I want to know your thoughts and be mindful of your ways, as you walk with me throughout this day. Thank you, Lord Jesus. Amen.

Time With Jesus

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As you wake up and start your day, remember to say good morning to Jesus. He loves to see your presence, desires to hear your voice, and longs to speak with you through His Word. He is absolutely in love with you. Your hair might be messy, you might still be in your pajamas, and you might not be fully awake, but that’s alright with Him.

One of the things He loves about you is your heart. Remember, a man looks on the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart (1 Samuel 16:7). Oh yes, you may have messed up, but you are now your Father’s child. You belong to Him through faith in Jesus Christ, and He wants to spend time with you.

This morning’s scripture verse is taken from Philippians 4:13. The apostle Paul learned the secret of being content in every situation. He understood how to enjoy the times of having plenty, and live through the times of being in need. Therefore, having lots of food to eat, or experiencing a shortage of food, was no surprise to him.

Paul knew the importance of spending time with Jesus. He did not allow his outward circumstances to deter him from following his inward convictions. One of his most famous sayings was: “follow me, as I follow Christ.” Paul showed by his example how he depended on the strength of Jesus to fulfill the call on his life in every situation.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father,

The apostle Paul’s life was a fine example of following Jesus, for he never gave up, despite his circumstances. May his life encourage us to rely on Jesus for our strength, and to be a witness to others who follow after us. To Jesus be the glory!

Amen.

New Day Prayer!

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Good Morning!

As you wake up and start preparing for your day, take a moment to reflect upon 2nd Corinthians 5:17. May this verse speak to your identity in Christ, motivate you to walk in His ways, and allow Him to transform you by the renewing of your mind.

Be blessed with His love, be reminded of His full assurance, and the unique design of who you are in Him. There is no one like you. You are greatly loved, highly favored, and much sought after. Remember, that creation longs for the sons of God to be revealed, and you are one of them.

May you reflect His image and may His image be reflected in you. As you take time to seek Him, you will find Him, and as you trust Him, He will set your path straight. Rest in His confidence, and be reminded of His promises. You belong to Him and you are secure in Him. Remain in Him, and He will remain in you. Be blessed!

Amen.