Considering the stressful times we live in, we all must strive to live our best lives in the face of the broken world we live in. So, rather than waking up in the morning and immediately starting to review all the bad things that our world seems to be throwing at us…
Why not start your day with a thankful and praise-filled prayer to God! After all, He is ready to lead us through the coming day, and is offering us all of His strengths to help us along the way.
“The nations are in chaos, and their kingdoms crumble! God’s Voice thunders, and the earth melts! The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress.”Psalm 46:6
A Morning Prayer to start the day:
Blessed are you, Lord, My God, King of the Universe, Prince of Peace, King of Kings, Lord of Lords.
Heavenly Father, Creator of Heaven and Earth: Lord of all there is, and all there ever will be, I thank you for this day that you have made, and I pray this morning prayer to you, and with you, through your Holy Spirit who lives in my heart.
Lord, I thank you and I praise you for all your blessings, and for being with me, despite 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. Lord, I thank you for your holy sacrifice 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 ever separate me.
Lord, help me quiet my thoughts and chaotic mind this morning, so I may focus on your Holy Spirit as we study your Holy Word and it’s Life Lessons that put me on the right path throughout this day.
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 throughout this day, regardless of my present circumstances and any trials I may be facing.
*Strengthen my Faith in you, my Trust in you, my Hope in you, my Love in you, and help me change my life for you, and in you.
*Help me know your Will and Purpose for me. Please help me to be brave and courageous as I use my voice in whatever way you will.
*Give me spiritual wisdom and understanding of your ways of Peace and Love, that I may better serve you by Comforting, Encouraging, Helping, and Loving others wherever I am.
*Help me live to honor and please you with trust and thankfulness; in the thoughts I think, the decisions I make, the words I say, and the actions I take.. And help me to not be a people pleaser and world pleaser.
*Help me discern and know your Joy in me, as well as 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 provide spiritual and physical healing mercies for them, according to your will and purpose for them, in your own perfect timing.
O Lord, I ask you, turn to me and have mercy. Forgive my many, many sins, for I am alone and in deep distress without you. Give me the Peace and Joy of your Presence, your Forgiveness and Grace for my many, many sins, your Comfort in my distress, and your Companionship in my loneliness.
And Lord, help me make it through this day, moment by moment, step by step, using your Strength, your Patience, your Courage, and your Endurance, as I live this day with you, my constant companion, by my side.
Lord, make your way plain for me to follow, and lead me on the right path.
Blessed are you, my God , King of the Universe, Prince of Peace.
I pray all this in the name of your son and my precious savior, Jesus Christ.