
Mornings offer a peaceful window to spend time with God before life’s concerns overwhelm us. In these early hours, we can focus our hearts and minds, seeking guidance for every detail of the day ahead. As we rely on our Heavenly Father for provision, strength, wisdom, and protection—indeed for anything we need—we can trust He hears us and holds our best interests close.
Today with Jesus
“Lord Jesus, this is Your day, and I want Your will to prevail. Whatever may come, please take my hand so we can face it together. Amen.”
— Back to the Bible
For My Family

“Father, thank You for the gift of family. Keep every negative influence at a distance today. Strengthen their faith; shield them from temptation. Grant opportunities for them to be a guiding light and draw others nearer to You. Whatever worries may burden my family, please comfort them, and may they find rest in Your complete authority. Amen.”
— Topher Haddox
A Morning Prayer for Strength

“Lord, I feel weary and uncertain when this ‘race’ will end. I’ve been running a long time, trying to outpace my trials. Help me stop fleeing from my pain but instead persevere in the path You’ve set for me. Because of You, I ultimately overcome life’s hardships. Nothing in this world can separate me from Your unwavering love. Grant me a fresh measure of that love today; give me endurance to face this trial. Thank You for Your love that never fails, and for the promise of eternal joy in Your Kingdom. Amen.”
— Adrian Rogers
Good Morning Lord Prayer
“Good morning, Lord! A new day is here—a chance for a fresh start. The past is behind me, along with any mistakes or failures I may have had. I rejoice and give thanks today. Thank You for giving me another opportunity to love, to serve, and to become all You want me to be. Amen.”
— Rebecca Barlow Jordan
Prayer to Seek God Each Day
“Father, I praise You for the sky and sun, for they remind me that each day brings both challenge and a chance to pursue You. Thank You for showing me that life isn’t always easy, yet I don’t need to drag the burdens of the past into each new morning. Forgive me for dwelling on yesterday’s struggles. Help my heart to be free so I can seek You daily. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
— Meg Bucher
Rely on God Today

Lord, we ask for more of Your Spirit in our lives today. It’s easy to feel consumed by the fears around us, yet we know just as You watch over every sparrow, You also see and care for us. Show us how to lean on You. Deepen our understanding of Your ways, so we realize this visible world isn’t all there is. Open our eyes to Your hand in every circumstance, and soften our hearts to welcome Your work. Amen.
— Callie Logan
Fill Me With the Spirit Today
Dear Lord, as we rise to meet each new day, please let us be filled with Your spirit. Wherever we go, let us spread love, joy, peace, goodness, and faithfulness. Let us desire to become more like you and to worship you in all we do. Help us desire these things so much more than the sin that entices us. Thank you for always going before us. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. – Dr. Charles Stanley
A Prayer to Love the Life You Have
God, help me love the life You’ve given me right now. Reveal the blessings I often overlook, and teach me to be content with what I have. Forgive me when I compare my journey to others or crave things outside of Your plan. Thank You for loving me exactly where I am. Keep my eyes fixed on You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
— Nicki Koziarz
To Focus on God’s Voice
Father, I need to hear from You. Starting today, I commit to a quiet time with You each morning. Help me tune in to Your voice over all the other noise in my life. Show me how to center my day on You, and guide me to obey what You say. In Jesus’ name, amen.
— Mary Southerland
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
“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
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
Morning Thanksgiving
God, we give you sincere thanks for the rest of the past night and for the gift of a new day, with its opportunities to pleasing you. Grant that we may so pass its hours in the perfect freedom of your service, that at evening, we may again give you thanks; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Source: Daybreak Office of the Eastern Church; Source of this version: Freely modified from Service and Prayers for Church and Home, Ed. Wilbur Patterson Thirkield, Methodist Book Concern, 1918
A Morning Prayer

Almighty God, you fill all things with your presence.In your great love, keep us near you this day. Grant that in all our ways and doings we may remember that you see us, and may always have grace to know and perceive what things you would have us do, and give us strength to do the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Source: An Ancient Collect, fifth century; Source of this version: Freely modified from Prayers of the Early Church, edited by J. Manning Potts,
A Thanksgiving for the Morning

O God, the God of spirits and of all flesh, you are beyond compare, and stand in need of nothing.
You have given the sun rule over the day, and the moon and the stars rule over the night, look down on us with gracious eyes, and receive our morning thanksgiving, and have mercy on us.
We have not “spread out our hands to a strange God;” for there is not among us any new God but you the eternal God. You are without end.
You have given us our being through Christ, and given us our well-being through him. Through him also give us eternal life; with him be glory, and honour, and worship to you and to the Holy Spirit forever. Amen. ~ Source: Apostolic Constitutions
For Spirit Power Today
Dear Lord, You hold all power. I ask You to remove my uncertainties and doubts so I can reflect Your strength without hindrance. Let Your Spirit fully cover me today and grant me the ability to stand against any attacks from the enemy. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
— Gwen Smith
Arise and Shine in My Heart
O Lord Jesus, Creator of everything, radiance of the Father’s glory in heaven, thank You for allowing me to witness the light of a new day. Bright Sun of Righteousness, rise and shine within my heart, that I may walk as a child of light in every hour. Lead me at last into the eternal joy of Your unending presence. Amen.
(Adapted from Wilhelm Löhe, Seed Grains of Prayer, A Manual for Evangelical Christians, Wartburg Press, Chicago, 1914 (#12))
Morning Prayer for Strength
Lord, I’m weary and unsure when this ‘race’ will conclude. It feels like I’ve been running endlessly, hoping to outpace my burdens. Help me stop trying to escape my pain; instead, guide me to persevere in the course You’ve laid out. I trust that through You, I am ultimately triumphant over every trial in my life. Nothing can separate me from Your steadfast love. Please grant me a portion of that love today and strengthen me to face this challenge. Thank You for a love that never fails and for the eternal crown of joy awaiting me in Your Kingdom! Amen.
— Adrian Rogers
Prayer for First Thing in the Morning
Good morning, Lord!
Thank You for the gift of another dawn and for renewing Your compassion each new day. How constant and boundless is Your love, O Lord!
I’m not certain what lies ahead or how much I’ll accomplish, but You already know. So I offer You this day.
Fill me, Father, with Your Holy Spirit. Strengthen me for the tasks at hand, for You see how weary I can become. Awaken my heart to the wonder of salvation, and stir my spirit to recognize Your work in my life.
Lord, my mind is full of fresh ideas, yet they feel tangled. Holy Spirit, just as You hovered over the waters at creation, hover over my thoughts and bring order to the chaos. Teach me to let go of striving, trusting that You will provide all I need to fulfill what You’ve called me to do.
You will complete the good work You’ve begun. As I step into this day, I acknowledge Your sovereignty over every part of my life. I surrender myself to You—use me in whatever way You desire.
All of today is Yours. My body, my mind, my whole being belongs to You. May I live in a way that pleases You. Amen.
— Asheritah Ciuciu
I Give Myself to You
“Lord, open my mind so I recognize Your presence in each moment of the day.
Open my heart so I may dedicate every thought to You.
Open my mouth so I speak to You often, from morning till night.
I’m thankful You long to hear my voice, and I give You all that I am.
Help me follow Your will, hour by hour, every day.”
A Prayer for Guidance
Dear Lord, I don’t know whom I’ll meet or what will come my way today. But I do know You are my rock and fortress—my shield and strong tower.
Help me fasten myself to You. Show me how to stand firm in You and choose only Your path. Let me walk by Your truth instead of my emotions. Allow me to see every situation as a chance to witness Your hand at work and to lead others toward You. Amen.
A Prayer for Opportunity

Dear Lord, I pray today that I will yield my spirit completely to You, that You may use me as You please. I pray that You will provide me opportunities to show people how much You mean to me. Give me discretion to know what to say and how to say it. Make me bold enough that I may proclaim salvation cheerfully and joyfully. I pray that the seeds You allow me to plant will grow and mature. I am forever grateful for the cross; may I proclaim it in a contagious way today. Amen.
A Powerful Morning Prayer to Focus Your Heart on God
God, we ask Your forgiveness for the moments we’ve been too busy or distracted to truly see what You’ve freely given, and all Christ has done for us. Help us stop striving and remember You alone are God. We choose to draw near to You this day, keeping You first in our hearts and in our lives. May we walk in Your wisdom and fulfill Your purposes, staying steadfast and true to You.
We pray You’d watch over us, our families, and fellow believers. Place Your hand upon us, distance us from every evil intent, and be our strong barrier so we find refuge in You. Grant us discernment and insight that surpass our own limits, so we can know Your will, hear Your voice, and follow Your ways.
Keep our steps secure on steady ground, helping us remain consistent and faithful. Fill us with endurance to stay the course without veering left or right or letting lesser things steal our focus. In Jesus’ mighty Name we pray, Amen.
— Debbie McDaniel
A Prayer for a Good Day
Dear Lord, thank You for waking me up to a fresh morning and giving me the chance to live for You. You bring true goodness into my life. Even though countless things could go amiss, I choose to center myself on Your grace. Please help me have a good day, regardless of shifting circumstances. Show me how I can comfort someone who’s hurting or make a positive difference for someone else. Let me place others’ needs before my own, and when evening comes, remind me to express gratitude for every blessing. May I always delight in each gift You bestow. In Your Name I pray, Amen.
— Carrie Lowrance
A Prayer for the Morning
Dear Lord, You’ve guided me into a new day. As creation around me is renewed, I ask that You renew my heart with fresh resolve and strength. Please forgive the mistakes of yesterday and draw me closer to Your ways today. Let this day mark a new beginning; shine through me so that everyone I meet senses Your presence in me. Take my hand, precious Lord, for I cannot do this on my own. Amen.
A Morning Prayer for God’s Presence
Lord, let nothing come between us today. Show me how to choose Your path at every turn, so each step draws me nearer to You. Help me walk by what You say, not by fleeting emotions. Keep my heart pure and undivided. Guard me against careless words, thoughts, and actions. Help me see every circumstance as an invitation from You, rather than a bother. Finally, let me rest in the truth of Psalm 86:13: ‘Great is Your love toward me.’ You know every flaw and failing I’ll have, yet You still love me completely. Thank You for wanting to spend these quiet moments with me each morning. Let me never forget the treasure of being with You like this. Amen.
— Lysa Terkeurst