Prayers for mourning

A morning prayer is a wonderful way to focus your time and attention on seeking God’s plan for the day ahead. Whether you need encouragement, peace, strength, or rest, God can meet you in a very real and present way when you come before Him with a humble heart. Seek God’s presence each morning before your energy and attention are pulled by all the tasks you have ahead.

Here are 18 helpful morning prayers to start your day:

 

1. A Morning Prayer for God’s Presence 

Lord, may nothing separate me from You today. Teach me how to choose only Your way today so each step will lead me closer to You. Help me walk by the Word and not my feelings. Help me to keep my heart pure and undivided. Protect me from my own careless thoughts, words, and actions. And keep me from being distracted by MY wants, MY desires, MY thoughts on how things should be. Help me to embrace what comes my way as an opportunity… rather than a personal inconvenience. And finally, help me to rest in the truth of Psalm 86:13, ‘Great is your love toward me.’ You already see the ways I will fall short and mess up. But right now, I consciously tuck Your whisper of absolute love for me into the deepest part of my heart. I recognize Your love for me is not based on my performance. You love me warts and all. That’s amazing. But what’s most amazing is that the Savior of the world would desire a few minutes with me this morning. Lord, help me to forever remember what a gift it is to sit with You like this. Amen.
– Lysa Terkeurst, Encouragement for Today, Proverbs 31 Ministries

2. A 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 for when we don’t thank you enough, for who you are, for all that you do, for all that you’ve given. Help us to set our eyes and our hearts on you afresh. Renew our spirits, 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, The Power of Gratitude

 

3.  A Morning Prayer to Follow God Today

Dear Lord, I don’t know who or what will cross my path today. But I do know that You are my Rock and my Fortress. You are my Shield and my Strong Tower. Help me to anchor myself to You today. Teach me how to stand strong in You and choose only Your way today. Help me walk by Your truth and not my feelings. Help me to embrace anything that comes my way as an opportunity to see You at work and as an opportunity to point others to You. Thank You that You love me and nothing can ever take that away from me! Even if I fail today and fall short, You whisper Your unconditional love deep into my soul and remind me that Your mercies are new every morning. That truly amazes me, Lord. Thank You for meeting with me today. Would You wake me again tomorrow with the same sweet whisper of Your love? I can’t wait to meet with You again. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Wendy Blight, Encouragement for Today, Proverbs 31 Ministries

4. A Morning Prayer for Strength

Lord, I am weary and don’t know when this “race” will end in my life. I feel like I’ve been running forever, trying to outrun this trial. Help me to stop trying to outrun my pain but rather run with endurance the race you have set before me. I know that because of you I am ultimately a victor over the trials in my life. I know that nothing in this world can separate me from your steadfast love. Please give me a measure of your love today; give me the strength to endure this trial. Thank you for your love for me that never ends! And thank you for the crown of joy that awaits me forever in your Kingdom! – Adrian Rogers,  Love Worth Finding

 

“You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in You.” Isaiah 26:3

5. A Morning Prayer for Courage

Lord, grant me tenacious winsome courage as I go through this day. When I am tempted to give up, help me to keep going. Grant me a cheerful spirit when things don’t go my way. And give me the courage to do whatever needs to be done. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
– Dr. Ray Pritchard

“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7

6. A Daily Prayer of Rejoice

Father, thank you for intervening in my life and allowing me to have a personal relationship with you. Thank you for your love for me today and forever. Thank you for the blessings you’ve given me and my family. Help us use those blessings to bless others. May I live a life of true joy as I see you at work around me today! In Jesus’ name. Amen. – Ron Moore

7. A Prayer for Guidance from the Holy Spirit

Lord, I pray you would move the Spirit more boldly in my life. I know that any sin can grieve and diminish the voice of the Spirit, and I pray against the temptation to sin. Help me crave your presence more than I crave sin. Help me grow in the fruit of the Spirit and so walk closer with Yourself. I pray for guidance from your Spirit- let your will and promises always be a meditation of my heart. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Kenny Luck, Every Man Ministry Devotional

8. A Prayer for God’s Grace Daily

Lord, thank you for your abundant, abounding grace. Thank you that we don’t have to earn a drop of the mighty river of grace that flows freely for us today. Thank you for the unexpected, unmerited favor you’ve showered on my life. Help me put myself in the path of your love and grace. Help me not neglect the disciplines I need to meet with you regularly and to drink from the water of life. Thank you for your rich love. Amen. – David Mathis

9. A Prayer to Love the Life You Have

God, help me love the life I live right now. Show me the good things I often overlook and help me be content with what I have. Forgive me when I compare myself to others, forgive me for longing for things outside of you and your kingdom. Thank you for loving me right where I am, right as I am. Help me keep my eyes on you. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Nicki Koziarz, Encouragement for Today, Proverbs 31 Ministries

10. A Prayer for a Heavy Heart

Father, my heart is heavy. I feel like I have to carry the burden alone. Words like overwhelmed, distraught, exhausted seem to describe where I am. I am not sure how to let you carry my heavy load, so please show me how. Take it from me. Let me rest and be refreshed so that my heart won’t be so heavy in the morning. In Jesus’ name. Amen. – Ron Moore

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your mind in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

11.A Morning Prayer for God’s Guidance

Dear Lord, help me remember what a difference it makes when I make time with You a priority in my morning. Awaken me in body and spirit each day with a desire to meet with You and to hear You speak words of affirmation, assurance, and wisdom over my heart as I prepare to go into my day. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Traci Miles, Encouragement for Today, Proverbs 31 Ministries 

“If any of your lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” James 1:5

12. A Simple Morning Prayer

God, please enlighten my mind with truth, inflame my heart with love, inspire my will with courage, enrich my life with service. Pardon what I have been, sanctify what I am, and order what I shall be. Amen – Author Unknown

 

13. The Prayer of Jabez

“Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, ‘Oh, that You would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let Your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.'” 1 Chronicles 4:10

14.  The Difference Today

I got up early one morning

And rushed right into the day;I had so much to accomplishThat I didn’t have time to pray.Problems just tumbled about me,And heavier came each task;’Why doesn’t God help me?’ I wondered.He answered, ‘You didn’t ask.’I wanted to see joy and beautyBut the day toiled on gray and bleakI wondered why God didn’t show meHe said, ‘But you didn’t seek’,I tried to come into God’s presence;I used all my keys in the lock.God gently and lovingly chided,’My child, you didn’t knock.’I woke up early this morning,And paused before entering the day;I had so much to accomplishThat I had to take time to pray. – Author Unknown, The Difference

15. A Prayer for the Work Day Ahead

Father, thank you for all the ways you’ve blessed me, specifically with this job that pays my bills and puts food on my table. Thank you that ALL work has significance because work is good. Help me bring you glory today, through my actions, my words, through the good work I do to bring order to my little corner of the world. Help me view my work as a blessing and not a curse. Give me grace and strength for the hardest aspects of my job. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen. – Renee Davis

16. A Morning Prayer for a Full Life

Dear Lord, thank you for your many blessings. Thank you for the lives we have been graciously given, and help us to use our limited time for good. Help us to pursue our lives to their fullest. Remind us that living for you is the only path to true fulfillment. – Greg Laurie, Harvest

17. A Morning Prayer for Cares and Concerns

Dear Father in Heaven, so much in my life is broken. I have so many concerns and cares, and they weigh me down. While I desire to cast my cares upon You, I find I usually pick them back up again, and they only add more anxiety and stress. Please help me learn to cast my cares on You as I learn what it means to rest and trust in You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Chrystal Evans Hurst, Encouragement for Today, Proverbs 31 Ministries

18. A Prayer for Hope Today

Lord, help me to hear you saying, “I am your hope” over all the other voices. Lord, your word says, you are the hope for hopeless so I’m running to you with both hands stretched out and grabbing on to you. Fill me up with hope and give me a tangible reminder today that hope is an unbreakable spiritual lifeline (Hebrews 6:19-20). God, you know those things in my heart that I barely dare to hope for, today I give them to you, I trust them to you, and ask that you because I know that you can do more than I could ever guess, imagine or request in wildest dreams (Eph 3:20). God, you are my hope and I trust you. Amen. – Wendy can Eyck

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Do you need fresh energy and motivation to keep going? Do you want to start your day in Victory. Or you long to grow closer to God and improve your relationship with Him?

Prayer will do it for you!

One of the most powerful weapons of a Christian is prayer. It moves the hand of God and has the power to change the course of your life.

Praying in the morning will give you peace and the strength you need to overcome your challenges and face another day.

Yes, you will get the peace that Paul wrote about when he was a prisoner: “the peace which surpasses all understanding” – Philippians 4:7.

And the strength to endure any circumstance in accordance with Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Below our wonderful collection of powerful and good morning prayers you can use daily.

Table of Contents

Gratitude Morning Prayers

Awesome God
I come before you today
With one thing to say
Thank you Abba Father

For all you’ve given to me
For my beautiful life,
my family and my friends
Thank you for the blessings
you gave that I never deserved
For the protection your hand provides
For the forgiveness you
offer day after day

Lord, you took my sin and my shame
You took sickness and heal all my pain
You took my darkness and gave me your light

Father thank you for all you’ve done in my life
And for all the blessings that I cannot see

Amen!

Heavenly Father
I come before you to thank you for a new day
Thank you, Lord, for giving me life
Thank you for loving me
What would I do without you, Lord

Thank you for my home and the beautiful family you have given me
Thank you for all the things I have and for the things I don’t have
I do not worry about those things, because I know that
in due time you will provide for me
I love you, father
In the name of Jesus I pray
Amen!

Morning Prayers For Strength

Holy Father in Heaven
Sometimes, my body is weak and tired
Sometimes, I have a weak will and a tendency to give up easily
Sometimes, I am so tired struggling throughout my life

You know Lord, I just can’t handle it all by myself
That’s why, I’m here asking you to strengthen my body, spirit and soul.
Strengthen me in the inner man
Through the power of the Holy Spirit indwelling
my innermost being and personality
Invigorate and strengthen my body
Strengthen my spirit that I can resist the desires of my flesh
And set a fire down in my soul that I can’t contain

God, you are my strength
I’m strong in you, Oh Lord
In the power of your might
And in the precious name Of Jesus Christ.
Amen!

I am the Child of God Almighty who is filled with grace and power
And in accordance to the word of my Father
I speak strength, power and vigor in every area of my life

I now receive strength
I receive it by faith
I drink it in

The strength of God is upon me right now
My body, mind and soul are now being restored
My strength is now being renewed

I declare that God is strengthening me and that whatever
I need to do in life: I can do it
I believe that I can do all things through the lord,
my God who strengthens me
In Jesus’ name
Amen!

Father, I feel like lost in a dessert land
Dry and thirsty for your love and strength
I’m burdened by the reality of life
And my many distressing problems

Here I am, Oh Lord
I’m longing for your grace and mercy
My soul hungers for your strength
A fresh and renewed strength
that only you can give

Lord, just speak a word and
energize my inner-being
Breathe life into my dry bones
Guide me through the maze of life
Fight my wars
And give me the peace
that surpasses all understanding
I need you
Because I can’t make it on my own

In the name of Jesus, I pray

Amen!

Morning Prayers For Inner Peace

Lord Jesus
I come to You now and I ask You
to wash my mind with your Blood
Cleanse out all darkness and negativity
Remove all anxiety and stress from my mind
Clear away all worries, tension and panic
I believe and declare that from this moment forward
My mind is clear and
My body is relaxed
So, Be it
Amen

Father, I thank you for another day
I don’t know what this day might bring
Therefore, I put my trust in You
Fill me with your peace
The peace that surpasses all understanding

Cover me with your presence
Comfort me in my mind
Give me fresh mental and spiritual attitude
Cause me to rest and not be stressed
Let rivers of joy and happiness
fill me every moment of this day
In the Mighty Name of Jesus, I pray
Amen

Morning Prayers For Protection & Safety

Father, I come before you today
To ask You to place a hedge of protection
Around me, my family, my friends, my home
my car, my properties, my pets
my workplace, my finances
And all that You have placed me in charge over

Keep me and them all from harm
Protect us on our right and on our left
Drive away darkness, danger and negativity
Cover me under your Mighty Wings
Go before me Lord and clear my path

In the Holy Name of Jesus, I Pray
Amen

Father, I ask you to allow me
To dwell in your secret place
And to take refuge under your shadow
Cover me with your mighty wings

I believe and declare that
I’m shielded by your Power
I’m not afraid of darkness
I don’t fear the dangers in this world
A thousand people can fall at my side
Another ten thousand at my right hand
But, nothing will happen to me

Lord, command your angels to guard me
Let them lift me up and carry me safely
Show me your salvation every single day
And allow me to enjoy the victory over evil

In the Mighty Name of Jesus
I Pray, Declare and Believe
Amen

Heavenly Father

In accordance with Psalm 23
I believe that You are My Shepherd
Therefore, in Jesus’ Holy Name
I pray that You will bless and keep me

Guide me along the right direction
Comfort me with your rod and staff
In the darkest moments of my life

Prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies
Let them see me prosper
and enjoying life to the fullest

Fill my cup and let it overflows
And allow your mercy and goodness
to follow me every single day of my life

Amen

Morning Prayers Before Work

Oh Lord, thank you for another day to live
And once again, I’m here asking for your help

I need you Almighty God
Help me with everything that I’ve got to do today
Also with things that will come up
that I’m not even going to know about

I ask you for grace, mercy,
guidance and protection
I ask the same for my family
and all those around me

I declare that I love you Lord
with all my heart, with all my soul,
with all my mind and with all my strength.
I love my life
I love myself
I love my family
And I love people

In Jesus’ Name
Amen

Father in Heaven
I come to You now in the Name of Jesus Christ
You said in your word:
Ask and it shall be given to you
Seek and you shall find
Knock and the door will be opened
I, therefore, enter Your presence
knowing that I can trust You

Fill me with wisdom so that I will be able to do my job properly
Fill my heart with love, passion and energy
Help me to work at the best of my ability
Allow me to excel in my work and bear fruits
Enlarge my territory at work and allow me to prosper

In the Name of Jesus I pray with thanksgiving
Amen

Praying For Your Children

Father, I come to you in the beautiful name of Jesus
The name that is above all things

Oh Lord, I pray for everyone in the life of my children,
be it family, friends or teachers.

I pray that you would raise up and birth spiritual heroes for them
People that they can look up to
That have integrity with a positive energy
That are living right lives

Lord, help my children to make the right friends
Let them choose godly friends that are walking with you
Friends that are smart, sober-minded and of good behavior
Friends that will have a meaningful impact in their life

Knowing that through you Oh God
all things are possible
I pray, Amen!

Dear Lord
Today I come to you in faith
knowing that through you all things are possible

I present my children before you and I ask you to guide them
Help them make good decisions
that will have a positive impact on their future
Equip them for the plans you have in store for them
Help them understand the necessity of
making time for you in prayer
Let them hear your instructive voice
and the teaching of the wise people in their lives

Give them peace of mind and boost their confidence
while walking in this world
I pray that they would find their place in life and in society
And not wander and waste the years of their life

Help them among their friends to boldly stand up for You
being an example in words, in behavior, in love, in attitude,
in faith, and in purity

Lord, help my children to be good stewards of their abilities
And become the person you want them to be.

In the Holy name of Jesus
I pray, Amen!

Morning Prayers For Success

In the mighty name of Jesus

I pray that I will not answer to the voices of my enemies
Society will not corrupt neither my body nor my mind
My appearance will show examples of godliness
My spirit shall resist corruption
My eyes will not see indecency
My mouth shall not transgress
My hands will not do evil
And my legs shall not walk into trouble

I will not walk into adversity
because Jesus is on my side
Every misfortune will pass over

Every yoke over my life is destroyed
Every burden are now being taken away
by the power of Jesus

Any power either in the spiritual or
physical world against me shall fail
No weapon formed against me shall prosper
And every tongue that rises up in judgment will be condemned

I declare, through the authority of Jesus’ name
That my mind is filled with peace
My heart is overflowed with love
My life is full of joy and happiness

I will survive this world
I will conquer
Because all things are possible
In Jesus, Amen!

I now accept prosperity into my life
I accept abundance into my life
I accept success and well-being

I speak into existence:
Perfect health for my body
Perfect wealth for my family
and future generations
Perfect, overwhelming and
abundant love in my life
Perfect happiness and joy in my heart
Perfect clarity and peace in my mind

I speak these things in faith
I activate them now
In the mighty name of Jesus

Victory is now flowing to me
Prosperity is mine
Success is mine

I believe so
For the earth is the Lord’s my Father
and everything in it and all who live in it

Thank you, Jehovah-Jireh, my provider
Thank you for bringing
them to pass in my life

In the Name of Jesus
Amen!

I AM Affirmations As Morning Prayers

One more powerful way of praying is to speak positive “I AM” affirmations and declarations over yourself or your beloved ones.

This is incredibly powerful stuff. Whatever follows the words “I AM” will eventually find you. It will definitely affect your situation and your future if you believe and keep doing it as many times as possible.

Take your time and speak these affirmations out loud in a confident voice several times. While speaking, try to visualize what you’re saying as if it’s true and real right now.

Affirmation Morning Prayer For Success & Prosperity

I AM Blessed
I AM Prosperous
I AM Successful
I AM Victorious
I AM Open to new possibilities
I AM Thriving
I Am Growing and advancing
I AM Able to create wealth
I AM Wealthy
I AM Debt Free
I AM Creating a life of abundance
I AM Winning
I AM Talented and Creative
I AM Living the dream
I AM A Child of the Most High God
Yes, I AM all these things
Yes, I AM, I AM

Affirmation Morning Prayer For Health

I AM Healthy
I AM Free from Sickness
I AM Free from name your disease
I AM Free from Pain
I AM Cured
I AM Healed
I AM Rejuvenated
I AM Restored
I AM Washed by the Blood of Jesus
I AM Clean
I AM Strong
I AM Stress-free
I AM Happy
I AM Enjoying Life
I AM A Child of the Most High God
Yes, I AM all these things
Yes, I AM, I AM

Affirmation Morning Prayer For Protection & Safety

I AM Safe
I AM Divinely Protected
I AM Cared for by Angels
I AM Safeguarded by an Army of Angels
I AM One with God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit
I AM Resting in the shadow of the Almighty
I Am Covered under the Wings of God
I AM Protected by the Blood Of Jesus
I AM Shielded by the Presence of the Holy Ghost
I AM Always Guided and Guarded
I AM Protected from Destruction
I AM Free from Negativity
I AM Free from Harm
I AM Safe and Secure
I AM A Child of the Most High God
Yes, I AM all these things
Yes, I AM, I AM

Affirmation Morning Prayer For Spiritual Growth

I AM In Christ
I AM Saved by Jesus
I AM A born again Child of God
I AM Washed by the Blood of Jesus
I AM Forgiven of all my Sins
I AM Redeemed and Delivered
I AM Free from the Bondage of Sin
I AM Delivered from the Power of Darkness
I AM A New Creature in Christ
I AM Being changed into His image
I AM A Temple of the Holy Spirit
I AM Walking by the Spirit
I AM Guided by the Word of God
I AM More than a Conqueror
I AM The Light of the World
I AM The Salt of the Earth
I AM Wise, Righteous and Holy
I AM Chosen and loved by Christ
I AM A Child of the Most High God
Yes, I AM all these things
Yes, I AM, I AM

Affirmation Morning Prayer For Love, Romance & Relationships

I AM Loved
I Am Worthy of love
I AM Open for Love
I AM Attractive
I AM Magnetic
I AM Irrestible
I Am Beautiful
I AM Valuable
I AM Charismatic
I AM In Love with a person who is caring, committed, loyal, trustworthy and understanding
I AM Secured with my partner
I AM Happily Married for Life
I AM A Child of the Most High God
Yes, I AM all these things
Yes, I AM, I AM

Affirmation Morning Prayer For Happiness

I AM Happy
I AM Happier that I’ve ever been
I AM Enjoying Life
I AM Radiating Joy
I Am Grateful for it all
I AM Stress-free
I AM Worry-free
I AM Calm and At Peace
I AM Mentally Strong
I AM The Best Version of Myself
I AM Enough
I AM Whole
I AM Bold and Brave
I AM Empowered and Well-Able
I AM Winning All Battles
I AM A Child of the Most High God
Yes, I AM all these things
Yes, I AM, I AM

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Blessing Morning Prayers Images

May God’s blessings rest upon you today. May His peace be with you and His joy fill your heart.

I pray that God’s goodness and mercy shall follow you. May He carry you from glory to glory.

May the Lord direct your steps. May He rescue you and deliver you from your enemies.

I pray that God blesses you with the strength you need to get through each day.

I pray that God will bless everything that you do. You are well-favored and you will receive God’s best.

I pray that God will take care of all your needs with the wonderful blessings that come from Jesus Christ.

The favor of God is upon you. You are a winner. You will conquer any adversity in Jesus Name.

May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you. May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.

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