7 Simple But Effective Morning Prayers to Pray
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Prayer is a vital part of our daily lives. It helps us to direct our focus and our attention in a way that helps us to set the pace for what is ahead for us each day. It is our way of communicating with God and for Him to give us answers, instruction, guidance and direction.
We are made wiser in the things of God as He reveals His plan and His heart to us by way of His Holy Spirit. It could be that in that hour we may just need some encouragement, to experience His peace, to find strength or rest.
Whatever it is, we can be assured that God will meet us at the point of our need when we come humbly yet boldly before His throne of grace in prayer each day. Our aim must be to seek God’s presence. Here now are –
7 simple but effective morning prayers to pray:
Prayer #1 – God’s Unfailing Love
Dear Lord, according to your word, your love is unfailing. Let nothing whatsoever separate me from your love. Let your love inflame my heart and may it burn brightly with a passion. When the cares of life gets overwhelming, and the raging storms threaten to swallow me, remind me Lord of your truth that no powers of hell or here on this earth can separate me from you.
The areas in which I am likely to mess up and fall short and be tempted to yield to shame and condemnation, help me to hide your word deep in my heart that says, “Great is your love towards me.” [Psalm 86:13]
I acknowledge that your love for me is unconditional and is not based on the things I would do, or say or even the places I would go. Remind me not to take your love for granted but to treat each day as a gift to be able to experience such amazing love like yours. Amen
Scripture to meditate on:
“..I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow-not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. v39 No power in the sky above or in the earth below-indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.” [Romans 8:38-39 NLT]
Prayer #2 – God’s Perfect Plan to Prosper You
Dear God in spite of what difficulties or challenges that may come my way today, help me to hold steadfast to your word that your plan is to prosper me and not to harm me. Align my spirit to your word that your plan is also to give me hope and to bring me into a bright future ahead.
I open myself to you God for spiritual download for divine strategies and your winning plan for every situation that I may face. Remind me to cast all my cares upon you and never to carry around heavy burdens when I can give them to you in exchange for your yoke which is easy and your burden that is light.
I thank you for creating me for a purpose. When I am tempted to give up or give in, uphold me with your right hand of righteousness. Girth my loins with truth and strengthen me in the inner man so that I may never grow weary in well doing. Amen
Scripture to meditate on:
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” [Jeremiah 29:11 NIV]
Prayer #3 – God’s Plan for Your Perfect Peace
Dear Lord I am mindful that things may not always go my way but I ask that you give me a cheerful spirit to face whatever it may be. Help me to embrace any obstacle that may come my way as an opportunity to see your grace abound and to experience your hands at work in my life.
Help me to be bold and courageous in all that I set out to do. When I am tempted to give up, give me strength to press on without murmuring or complaining. Amen
Scripture to meditate on:
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” [Isaiah 26:3 NIV]
Prayer #4 – God’s Promise When You Are Fearful
Dear Lord, as I prepare to face this day keep me in remembrance of your word that fear is not a spirit that you have given to me as your child. So when circumstances arise that would attempt to make me afraid, help me to remain calm, confident, well-balanced in my mind to make sound judgement and to exercise self-control.
Thank you for never leaving my side and where it becomes necessary help me to rest peacefully in you under the shadow of your outstretched arms to strengthen and refresh me once again. Amen
Scripture to meditate on:
“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but [He has given s a spirit] of power and of love and of sound judgement and personal discipline [abilities that result in a calm, well-balanced mind and self-control]. (2 Timothy 1:7 AMP Amplified Bible)
Prayer #5 – When You Are Feeling Anxious
Lord as I come to you today, remind me what a joy it is to spend time in your presence each day and to hear you speak words of affirmation, assurance and wisdom into my hearing so as to bring calm in my spirit.
Because you are omniscient you already know what is before me but remind me of your word not to be anxious or worried about anything, but to use every circumstance or situation as an opportunity for you to demonstrate your power and saving grace in my life.
Thank you for your peace that guards and reassures my heart that everything will work to my advantage and that you will be glorified through those things. Amen
Scripture to meditate on:
“Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God. v7 And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your mind in Christ Jesus [is yours]. (Philippians 4:6-7 AMP)
Prayer #6 – When You Need Strength
Dear Lord as I come into your presence, I need a fresh touch from you to strengthen and uphold me so that I may face what is ahead of me this day. My energy is low, my body is feeling weary, and I am feeling helpless to move forward.
I pray for your strength to be renewed in me, a boost of faith to overcome my fears and a splurge of your power in my state of powerlessness. Help me to get back on my feet once again to run the race that is set before me. Strengthen me to boldly and confidently say no to temptation and to walk away from sin and other harmful situations.
Lord pour your oil of anointing afresh in me to strengthen and equip me for the work that you have assigned me to do. You are my Rock, my Refuge, my Strength, my Strong Tower and my Shield and Hiding Place.
Lift up my frail and heavy arms and strengthen me to love and be kind to others when cowardice, weakness and fear nudge me to deny those around me your love and kindness. Keep me in remembrance of your word which says the ‘Joy of the Lord is my strength.’ As I joy and delight myself in you, not only will I gain strength but will mount up on wings like an eagle, renewed and refreshed in you. Amen
Scriptures to meditate on:
“I have set Jehovah always before me: Because he is at my right hand I shall not be moved.” (Psalm 16:8 ASV American Standard Version) ” So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” [Isaiah 41:10 NIV]
Prayer #7 – For Your Protection and Safety
Dear Lord, I take comfort in knowing that you are my rock and I put my trust in you to protect me and to shield me from danger and the perils of this day. I delight in knowing that you are the source of my salvation and that no weapon that the enemy fashion or form up against me shall prosper.
I praise you Jehovah because you go before me to fight my battles each and every day. Because of your mighty power, you shall cause my enemies [demon spirits that come against me] to be smitten and defeated before my very eyes.
Even though they rise up and come out against me one way, I am confident that because of your glory and anointing that you have placed upon me, they shall be forced to flee from me seven different ways.
I thank you Lord for your angels that you have given charge (a command) to keep watch over me, and to keep me in all my ways both spiritually and physically. I praise you for they stand guard in vigilant hedge of protection around me, so that no accidents, hurt, harm or danger can come upon me.
Keep me in the secret place of you the Almighty, and help me to abide always under the shadow of your protection. Amen.
Scriptures to meditate on:
“The Lord will cause the enemies who rise up against you to be defeated before you; they will come out against you one way, but flee before you seven ways.” [Deuteronomy 28:7] “My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge, My Savior – You save me from violence.” [2 Samuel 22:3 AMP]
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Hi Yvonne,
I want say thank you for the inspiring prayers. Learning how to prayer can calm an anxious mind and fill your heart with peace. One bible scripture in the morning can change your entire day. You truly have blessed my life.
God Speed!
Hi Yvonne
Happy to have you here at EMB. 🙂 Yes absolutely! Prayer is powerful and it has a sedating effect on us that fills the heart with a sense of peace and calmness. Anxiety cannot dwell where there is an atmosphere of prayer. Glad you were blessed and encouraged. God bless you. 🙂
Hey Yvonne,
Great post. Meditation and prayer are so important especially in times of feeling fear, anxiety, or worried for safety. But aren’t they the toughest times to mediate? There can be a war going on in my mind when these feelings hit. I know I need to sit and breath in these times but its a struggle. Most of the time I meditate and feel better for it. Balanced.
Regardless of my mood, there is a belief within me that is unshakable. We all have our blueprint, a path and a special gift to offer the world. That never wavers. There are many things in life that I can think and then doubt but that is one belief that never gets rattled.
People think that our religious beliefs rely on little evidence that there is something bigger out there. But when I look in the mirror, when I see nature, animals, oceans. When I look at another fellow human being, the evidence is all around. Thanks for the reminder.
Rachel.
Hi Rachel,
It’s a pleasure seeing you. As always you bring value to the forum. I also appreciate the review on the post.
Breathing exercise is very therapeutic and I believe we all get to that place where we need to stop and make a conscious effort to make every breath count especially where there is fear, worry and anxiety. When meditation is added to that one can feel very empowered.
Have a great day/weekend. Cheers! 🙂
Hi Yvonne
I want to say thank you for these prayers. They are indeed helpful to make a day so grand. Have a wonderful week
Hi Ikechi
You;re most welcome. 🙂 I believe that all of us at some point in time need this kind of support and encouragement,
Do continue to enjoy the rest of the week. Blessings! 🙂