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Start your morning with prayer and experience the joy and peace that comes from faith! Use this collection of morning prayers to bring whatever specific needs or feelings you have to God.

Morning prayers are the best way to seek God's peace and strength for the day ahead. If you are in need of healing, strength, or protection, ask the Lord, and you will receive it!

Some people of faith might not want to admit it, but most can probably remember a time when reciting a daily prayer or two was not exactly a part of their everyday routine. For many, daily prayer is something they turn to when life becomes stressful, difficult, or saddening. It can be easy to forget about the habit when life is busy or when everything is going well. But having a daily habit of healing through prayer is a great way to stay grounded in your faith on a day-to-day basis and prioritize reflective time between you and God. Reading a prayer for today will not only help you feel closer to God, but can also relieve daily stress and anxiety.

But if it's been a while since you read Bible scripture, finding a place to start can feel overwhelming. That's why it's helpful to have some short go-to Bible verses and prayers that can provide guidance and strength through every season of your life, whether you pray every day, week, month, or barely at all. The most important thing to remember, though, is that no matter how often you pray, God is always ready to listen.

Daily prayer begins the day with gratitude and a focus on God’s word. Morning devotion helps us to keep an eternal perspective amid life’s confusion, remembering to "seek first the Kingdom of Heaven."

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O My God, relying on Thy infinite goodness and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, the help of Thy grace and life everlasting, through the merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer.

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love;Where there is injury, pardon;Where there is doubt, faith;Where there is despair, hope;Where there is darkness, light;Where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;To be understood as to understand;To be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive;It is in pardoning that we are pardoned; And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Morning Prayers of Gratitude for a New Day

"And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed." 

Starting each day with a prayer of thanks is an amazing way to express gratitude. God, who is the source of life, blesses us with new opportunities and wonders every day. Therefore, it's crucial to turn to Him and be thankful. A prayer of gratitude helps us to focus on maintaining a joyful spirit, irrespective of any challenges we may encounter during the day.

Expressing gratitude to the Lord in the morning is a beneficial way to keep our focus on what is truly important. It is a powerful reminder of all the blessings we have been bestowed with and the never-ending love that God showers upon us. Here is an example of a morning prayer that you can recite to give thanks for a new day:

Dear God, As the sun rises on this new day, I come before you with a heart full of gratitude. Thank you for the gift of this new day and the opportunity it brings. I pray for your guidance and presence throughout the day ahead. Grant me the wisdom to make good choices, the strength to face challenges, and a heart that overflows with love and kindness. Help me to be a source of positivity and encouragement to those I encounter. May this day be filled with purpose, joy, and blessings. I place it in your loving hands, trusting that you will lead me on the right path. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Prayer for First Thing in the Morning

Good morning, Lord!

Thank You for a new day. Thank You that Your compassion is renewed every morning. Great is Your faithfulness and Your steadfast love, O Lord! I don’t know what all is going to happen today and how much I’ll get done, but You do. So I give this day to You.

Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, Father. Energize me for Your work, because You know how tired these bones are. Awaken me to the wonder of Your salvation, and quicken my spirit to the reality of Your work in my life.

Lord, my mind is filled with creative ideas, but they’re all jumbled. Holy Spirit, come and hover over my mind like You hovered over the waters at creation and speak order out of the chaos! Help me to cease striving and to trust that You will give me all I need today to do the work You’ve given me to do.

You will be faithful to complete the good work You’ve started, and as I step out into my day, I declare Your sovereignty over every area of my life. I entrust myself to You and ask that You use me however You see fit.

This day is Yours. My body is Yours. My mind is Yours. Everything I am is Yours. May You be pleased with me today. Amen. 

Daily Prayer of Thanksgiving

Dear God, Thank you for your amazing power and work in our lives. Thank you for your goodness and for your blessings over us. Thank you for your great love and care. Thank you for your sacrifice so that we might have freedom and life. Forgive us when we don't thank you enough for who you are, for all you do, and for all you've given. Help us to set our eyes and our hearts on you afresh. Renew our spirits, and fill us with your peace and joy. We love you, and we need you this day and every day. We give you praise and thanks, for You alone are worthy! In Jesus' Name, Amen. - Debbie McDaniel

Arise and Shine in My Heart

O Lord Jesus, Creator of all things, the light of the glory of the Father in heaven. I thank you for letting me see the light of a new day! Bright Sun of Righteousness, arise and shine in my heart so that I may walk as a child of light as in the day and finally see you in the eternal light of joy everlasting. Amen.  Source: Wilhelm Löhe.

Morning Thanksgiving

God, we give you sincere thanks for the rest of the past night and the gift of a new day, with its opportunities to serve you. Grant that we may so pass its hours in the perfect freedom of your service, that in the evening, we may again give you thanks; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Source: Daybreak Office of the Eastern Church

Morning Prayers for Protection This Day

"No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from me, declares the Lord.

Morning prayers for protection help us remember that God's providence is always present and omnipresent. Nothing is more powerful than God and nothing happens without God allowing it. When we pray for God's protection, we show faith in Him and submission to His will. Blessed are those who seek shelter in God, Who grants the faithful eternal safeguard in His Kingdom.

Prayer for Divine Protection

Father God, as I start this new day, I lift up to you all my cares and concerns, knowing that you are my refuge and strength.

Lord, I ask for your divine protection and guidance over myself and my loved ones. Wrap your loving arms around us, shield us from harm, and guide us safely through the challenges that may arise.

I pray for open doors of opportunity, both seen and unseen. May your wisdom illuminate my path, and may I recognize the opportunities you place before me. Grant me the courage to step through those doors with faith and confidence.

Lord, I seek success, not solely for my own gain but for the greater good. May the work of my hands be a source of blessing to others and a reflection of your grace. Open doors for me to be a source of joy and encouragement to those I meet.

Fill my heart with your peace, your love, and your joy, so that I may radiate your presence to everyone I encounter today. May this day be a testament to your faithfulness and a step toward the purpose you have for my life. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

A Prayer for the Morning (Sixth Century)

O God, you have folded back the cover of the night to clothe us in the golden glory of the day. Chase from our hearts all gloomy thoughts, and make us glad in the brightness of hope, that we may effectively aspire to promised virtues; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.  Source: An Ancient Collect.

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