MY MORNING PRAYER
Blessed are you, Lord, My/Our God, King of the Universe, Prince of Peace
Heavenly Father, Creator of Heaven and Earth: Lord of all that is, and all there ever will be, I thank you for this day that you have made, and I pray this morning prayer with you and to you….
Lord, I thank you and I praise you for all your blessings, and for being with me, in spite of my weak human sinful failings and frailties.
Lord, you endured the cross so that I, a wretched worldly sinner (with many sins of the heart and flesh), could have a forgiven heart and soul, that in a thousand years I could never earn. So, for the honor of your name, O Lord, I ask you, turn to me, and have mercy. Forgive my many sins, for I am alone and in deep distress without you.
Lord, I thank you for that ultimate sacrifice you made on the cross for my salvation, peace of mind, and spirit.
Lord, I thank you and I praise you for your understanding, your forgiveness and grace, and your unfailing, unconditional love from which nothing can separate me.
And Lord, as we go forward into this day, I ask that your Holy Spirit will be with me, and act in my life to:
- Help me continue to be aware of, and thankful for, your presence in my life today.
- Strengthen my faith in you, my trust in you, my hope in you, and help me change my life…for you.
- Help me know your will and purpose for me. Please help me be brave and courageous as I use my voice in whatever way you will.
- Give me spiritual wisdom and understanding of your ways, that I may better serve you by Loving, comforting, encouraging, and helping others wherever I am.
- Help me live to honor and please you; with the decisions I make, the actions I take, the words I say, and the thoughts I think…And help me to not be a people pleaser or world pleaser.
- Give me the peace and joy of your Presence, your forgiveness and grace for my many, many sins, your comfort in my distress, your companionship in my loneliness, and help me today with your strength, patience, wisdom, courage, and endurance, to make it through this day, moment by moment, step by step, as I live this day with you by my side.
- Help me discern and know your joy in me, and my joy and thankfulness in you, for your Presence in my life today.
- Provide spiritual and physical healing mercies for me today, according to your will and purpose for me, in your own perfect timing.
- And as I pray for others today, I pray that you will provide spiritual and physical healing mercies for them, according to your will and purpose for them, in your own perfect timing.
Lord, help me quiet my thoughts and chaotic mind this morning, so I may focus on your Holy Spirit and Holy Word being with me thru-out this day.
Lord, make your way plain for me to follow, and lead me on the right path.
I pray all this in the name of your son and my precious savior, Jesus Christ, amen.
