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Looking for apositive morning prayer to start your day happy and right?
Prayers arepowerful. Whatever your religion is, a simple prayer can change the way youview things. It can give you the strength you need to overcome life’s challenges and adversity.
One of the besttimes to pray is during the early hours of the day. Morning prayer is awonderful time to connect with the divine, and can set your day on the rightcourse, right from the beginning.
In this article,we have compiled 49 positive morning prayers to uplift your spirit beforeheading out for the day. These prayers can teach you to put more faith in Godand love your life even more.
First, we give you a list of short morning prayers that can lighten up your day. Reflect on the things you need to be thankful for, and then ask for guidance so that you can face the day with courage and devotion.
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ShortMorning Prayers
“I come before you, O Lord. As the sun rises, may your hope rise up in me. As the birds sing, let your love flow out of me. As the light floods into this new day, may your joy shine through me. I come before you, O Lord And drink in this moment of peace, That I may carry something of your hope, love, and joy today in my heart. Amen.” – Author Unknown
“Father God, my heart is filled withchaos and confusion. I feel as if I am drowning in my circ*mstances and myheart is filled with fear and confusion. I really need the strength and peacethat only You can give. Right now, I choose to rest in You. In Jesus’ name, Ipray, Amen.”
– Mary Southerland
“Father, today I ask forgiveness of all the negative and harmful words I have spoken about myself. I do not want to abuse myself in such a way again. Transform my thoughts and let me understand how marvelously you made me. Change my habits so I use my tongue to speak hope and favor upon my life. In Jesus' name, Amen.”
– Sarah Coleman
“Lord, I trust in your unfailing love, in your promises. I give this day and all that it holds to you. May I walk in your goodness, knowing your gentle hand will guide me, and keep me.” – Unknown
“God, sometimes life gets me down andI find it hard to see things to be thankful for. Open my eyes to see the giftsyou’ve given me in my life. I’m going to start by thanking you for loving meenough to come to earth and die so we can live together forever. Amen.”
– Wendy van Eyck
“Father, I have to thank you forlooking beyond my faults and for loving me unconditionally. Forgive me when Ifail to love others in the same way. Give me eyes to see the needs of thedifficult people in my life, and show me how to meet those needs in a way thatpleases You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
– Mary Southerland
“Lord, I want to lay before you allthat weighs heavy on my heart. Reveal even the sin I am not aware of, Lord. Ilay these at your feet and pray for your forgiveness on me. I believe you whenyou say that you wash us whiter than snow. Thank you, Lord, for your unendinglove for me! Help me start fresh right now to make choices that honor you. InJesus' name, Amen.”
– Rick Warren
“Father, I am tempted to worry aboutso many things. Our world is a mess! Forgive me for focusing on anything oranyone but You. Thank You for the Bible that equips and empowers me to liveeach day. Right now, I declare that You are my only Hope. Please help meremember that You really are in control. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
– Mary Southerland
“Dear Father God, Thank You for Yourunfailing love for me, Your blessings, and goodness. Thank You for Yourfaithfulness to guide me and see me through times of uncertainty, for liftingme up, and setting me on high. Thank You for Scripture that comforts andreminds me of Your promises, plan, and provision. Thank you for taking away myfears and worries, the what-ifs, and reminding me that my help comes from You.Help me be a good steward and to sow wisely. In Christ’s name, Amen.”
– Renee Davis
“Dear Lord, Thank You for fearfully and wonderfully creating each of us. Thank You for giving us worth in Your eyes. Help us live as the one You uniquely intended us to be. Help us abide instead of strive, living peacefully and joyfully as heirs to Your Kingdom and co-heirs with Christ. In Jesus’ name, Amen.” – Julie Sunne
“Father, I am so sorry for the way Icomplain about my circ*mstances. Please forgive me for my bad attitude whenthings don't go my way. I want to see Your hand in every part of every day –good or bad. Help me learn how to face every storm with confidence, knowingthat you really are in control even though I cannot hear Your voice or see Yourhand at work. In Jesus' name, Amen.”
– Mary Southerland
There is alwayssomething to be thankful for. Aside from all of the other blessings in yourlife, even the simple fact that you have woken up to witness another day issomething to give thanks for.
Celebrate life byoffering a prayer as you start your day. You will be surprised to find howrelaxing it is when God is with you throughout the day, and throughout yourlife.
Our next set is alist of prayers that will give you enough strength to face allthe hardships anddifficulties you may encounter. Through these inspirational prayers, you willbe able to gather the confidence to conquer your fears.
Prayerfor the Day for Strength
“O Lord, support us all the day long until the shadows lengthen, and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then in your mercy, grant us a safe lodging and a holy rest, and peace at the last. Through Jesus Christ Our Lord, Amen.” – Cardinal John Henry Newman
“Holy Lord, thank You for your grace.Please help me move beyond the hurdles that trip me up and give me the strengthand wisdom to look up and see the hope I run toward in Christ. In Jesus’ name,Amen.”
– Gwen Smith
“God, you are our hiding place andour refuge in the time of distress. We turn to you now, seeking comfort fromthe wounds of the world and the power to face all our afflictions. Be presentin our struggle, and help us to rest in your eternal promises. Amen.”
– United Church ofChrist prayer
“Lord, thank you for your greatness.Thank you that when I am weak, you are strong. Lord, the Devil is scheming andI know he desires to keep me from spending time with you. Don’t let him win!Give me a measure of your strength so that I might not give in to discouragement,deception, and doubt! Help me honor you in all my ways. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
– Debbie Przybylski
“O Lord, we are at the limits of ourpower to help. For what we have left undone, forgive us. For what you havehelped us to do, we thank you. For what must be done by others, lend yourstrength. Now shelter us in your peace which passes our understanding. Amen.”
– Episcopal prayer
“Breathe in me O Holy Spirit, that mythoughts may all be holy. Act in me O Holy Spirit, that my work may be, too,holy. Draw my heart O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy. Strengthen meO Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, thatI always may be holy. Amen.”
– St. Augustine ofHippo
“I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love.”
– Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, 3:16–17
“Gracious God, the only source oflife and health: Help, comfort, and relieve me, and give your power of healingto those who minister to my needs; that my weakness may be turned to strengthand confidence in your loving care; for the sake of Jesus Christ. Amen.”
– Episcopal prayer
“When evil darkens our world, give uslight. When despair numbs our souls, give us hope. When we stumble and fall,lift us up. When doubts assail us, give us faith. When nothing seems sure, giveus trust. When ideals fade, give us vision. When we lose our way, be our guide!That we may find serenity in Your presence and purpose in doing Your will.”
– John D. Rayner
“God, grant me the serenity to acceptthe things I cannot change, the courage to change the things that I can, andthe wisdom to know the difference.”
– Serenity Prayer byReinhold Niebuhr
Having enoughcourage and strength to deal with life’s hardships is a tough skill to master.But if you pray and ask for God’s guidance, you will surely be able to endureeverything.
If you happen tofall short and don’t have enough fortitude to face and conquer your doubts and anxieties, talk God and he will give you the strengthyou need.
Next, we sharewith you a list of morning prayers for students who want to connect with Godbefore they go to school. Piety is a great trait that people should learn asearly as childhood.
MorningPrayer for School
“Father God, come be with us today. Fill our hearts with joy. Fill our minds with learning. Fill our classrooms with peace. Fill our lessons with fun. Fill our friendships with kindness. Fill our school with love.”
“Lord, in the morning I start eachday, by taking a moment to bow and pray. Beginning with thanks, I then givepraise for all your kind and loving ways. Today if sunshine turns to rain, if adark cloud brings some pain, I won't doubt or hide in fear. For you, my God,are always near. I will travel where you lead; I will help my friends in need.Where you send me, I will go; with your help, I'll learn and grow. Hold myfamily in your hands, as we follow your commands. And I will keep you close insight when I crawl in bed tonight.”
– Mary Fairchild
“Jesus, as I work and rest and play,please be with me all day. You are my special friend, on you, I can depend.”
“Dear God, thank you for our school.We pray it would be a safe place of learning, fun, and friendship. Please watchover all our teachers, children and families. Help us to learn new things,explore the world together, and to play and be happy. Help us to have a lovefor each other, to have forgiveness at our heart, and to build kindness intoevery day.”
“Heavenly Father and Your Beloved SonJesus Christ, we thank you for giving us another life; we thank you for anotherbeautiful morning. As we go on through our lessons today, make us instrumentsto do good things. Please enlighten our minds, and give us the strength toparticipate in our subject today.”
“For this new morning with its light;for rest and shelter of the night; for health and food; for love andfriends—for everything Thy goodness sends, we thank Thee, dearest Lord.”
“Heavenly Father I pray that you will give me the guidance that I need to have fun while still maintaining a schedule of proper study and needed rest. Help me to know that sometimes I need to “bow out” of a particular social event in order to meet the needs of academic success. Protect me as I seek your help in scheduling time for everything. I love you Father and pray this in Jesus’ name, Amen.”
“Dear Lord, I pray for all of myInstructors, Professors, and Administrators. As we are told in the Bible, as astudent (disciple) our teachers are above us and as we grow and learn we striveto be like our teacher. Please give them the wisdom, strength, and courage tobe the best instructor and administrator that they can be. Help them to stayhealthy as they do well to teach us. Lord, if they do not know you as apersonal Savior, I pray that they come to know you and in doing so that theirinstruction and work are glorifying to You. I pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
We all have thefreedom to choose our religions, but piety and zeal is something that we shouldstrive to teach to the younger generation.
Regardless of thechurch or denomination that we belong to, what is most important is that weteach our children how to pray and give thanks to the divine.
Our fourth set isa list of prayers for adults who want to find peace in the work they do. Whateverthe nature of your job, God’s grace can make you more productive and efficient.
MorningPrayer Before Work
“As the sun rises, may your love rise in my heart—a love that dispels tiredness, a love that overcomes difficulty, a love that builds a relationship, a love that inspires diligence, a love that delivers excellence, a love that develops trust, a love that produces praise. Lord, may I live in the light of your love.”
“Dear loving Father, thank you forwaking me up this morning, thank you for your love and care, thank you foreverything you have freely given me in this life. As I set to go and performthe work you have blessed my hands to do, I thank you for protecting me fromanything that may come my way. Thank you for your grace that will keep methrough this day, and may I be a blessing to others. In Jesus’ name, I pray andbelieve.”
“Lord, help me let go of my fear offailure. I know Satan wants to use my fears to hold me back from living boldlyfor You. Forgive me for not living in faith, and help me from this moment on tolive with bold confidence in You. Lord, help me not compare myself to othersaround me. I pray instead that I can keep my eye on you and live a life thatproclaims Your excellence. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.”
– Rick Warren
“Father God, let me take thisopportunity to thank you for the wonderful gift of life. Thank you for enablingme to have this work I'm doing. I praise and glorify you for the provision.Protect me and cover me with the blood of Jesus. May I be able to get alongwell with my workmates and my employer. Thank you for hearing and answering mein Jesus' name.”
“Lord, I give you all that I am thisday. Please brush away my weariness, so that I may be inspired in my work. Helpme to discover new ways to reveal your love to all I meet. Keep my mind clearand focused on all I need to achieve and give me the wisdom to overcome difficultiesand find solutions. I look to you and trust you are with me this day.”
“Living Lord, be with us as we worktoday. Fill this office with inspiration and energy. Help us to work as a team,and bring out the best in each other. May we be efficient and achieve all weneed to, but also remember to rest. May this place be full of fun and friendshipand may relaxation and harmony inhabit this space. Thank you for this new dayand the opportunity to work together.”
“Dear heavenly Father, what a joy tosee another day of my life. I take this opportunity to say thank you for themercies that you have renewed this morning. As I start this day, I want to callupon your heavenly angels to guide and protect me. I know you have marvelousthings for my life on this day. Thank you, God for hearing and answering myprayer in Jesus name I pray and believe.”
“Dear Lord, today I offer you myself. Come breathe your life into my working day. Cause me to awake, to embrace the moment, and to go in Your name. Today, thank you that I can run without fear, serve with kindness, and walk with You in this great adventure.”
Accomplishingyour work objectives feels so much better when you do it with love and withGod. Putting him at the center of everything you do makes everything a loteasier, even in the midst of the most difficult times).
Last butdefinitely not least, here is a list of prayers you can deliver for and withyour family. As the saying goes, “The family that prays together staystogether.”
MorningPrayer for Family
“Dear God, thank you for the gift offamily and friends. Holding them in my heart is one of the most precious thingsI can never get tired of. Bless everyone, for they deserve all goodness Youhave given to me. If I may do something wrong today, please forgive me.”
“Give us, O Lord, a steadfast heart,which no unworthy affection may drag downwards. Give us an unconquered heart,which no tribulation can wear out. Give us an upright heart, which no unworthypurpose may tempt aside. Bestow upon us also, O Lord our God, understanding toknow you, diligence to seek you, wisdom to find you, and a faithfulness thatmay finally embrace you through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
– Thomas Aquinas
“O God, perfect us in love, that wemay conquer all selfishness and hatred of others. Fill our hearts with Thy joy,and shed abroad in them Thy peace which passeth understanding; that so thosemurmurings and disputing to which we are too prone may be overcome. Make uslong-suffering and gentle, and thus subdue our hastiness and angry tempers, andgrant that we may bring forth the blessed fruits of the Spirit, To Thy praiseand glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
– Reverend HenryAlford (1810-1871)
“Dear God, thank you for the gift offamily and friends. Holding them in my heart is one of the most precious thingsI can never get tired of. Bless everyone, for they deserve all goodness Youhave given to me. If I may do something wrong today, please forgive me.”
“Dear Lord, thank you so much foranother day of life on Earth. Thank you for another beautiful sunrise to enjoy.Thank you for the wonderful sounds of nature, from the cool breeze brushingthrough the trees to the birds singing melodies. You are a wonderful God, fullof grace and mercy. I praise you for allowing me another day to spend with myfamily. I love you, Father! Amen.”
“All praise to You, Lord Jesus, lover of children. Bless our family and help us lead our children to You. Give us light and strength and courage when our task is difficult. Let Your Spirit fill us with love and peace, so that we may help our children to love You. All glory and praise are Yours, Lord Jesus, forever and ever.” – Catholic Doors Ministry
“Dear Gracious Father, I praise Youfor my family. Thank you for my spouse. Even in their weaknesses, I love themunconditionally. Thank you for my children. Every time I hear the pitter-patterof their feet across the house I smile. Joy overwhelms me, Father! Be with myfamily today as they go their separate ways. Bring us all back home safely toeach other I pray.”
Final Thoughts on Morning Prayers
Prayers give usthe strength and confidence we need to overcome all of life’s challenges anddifficulties. There are so many reasons why it is important to pray, but themost valuable is so that we can build a stronger relationship with God.
If you put God at the center of your life, you will realize how life can be so happy, beautiful, and peaceful. You will be able to overcome all your fears and anxieties, and accomplish your goals in the most productive way possible.
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Start your day with a sincere prayer. Seek God, and you shall find peace and happiness.
