Category Archives: Morning Prayer

Morning Prayer: Peacemaker

Good morning, Lord. Advent begins, and we celebrate the Prince of Peace. Teach me to be a peacemaker, O God. May I speak words of encouragement, not criticism; good, not evil; truth, not lies; praise, not gossip; reconciliation, not division. … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: A Gracious Attitude

Good morning, Lord. Everybody has a story, I know, and I see only one small corner of it. You know it all. Teach me to pause before I judge, to pray before I jump to conclusions, to listen to Your … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: A Better Attitude

Good morning, Lord. It’s sad how often my first reaction is far from godly. I’m quick to justify my own actions and slow to extend grace, quick to judge others and slow to see the log in my own eye … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: No Matter When, No Matter Where

Good morning, Lord. Thank You for watching over me as I slept last night, as I worked yesterday, and as I shopped, chatted with friends, cooked and cleaned. You never lose sight of me, but I sometimes lose sight of … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: Choices

Good morning, Lord. Every day I have choices. I can choose to listen to the enemy’s lies and give in to temptation, or I can choose to resist evil and listen to Your Word. When I make poor choices, O … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: What’s Right with the World

Good morning, Lord. I thank You for all that’s right with the world: the stars above and the flowers below, the happy sound of children at play, a hug from a friend and a smile from a stranger, the fragrance … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: Watch and Pray

Good morning, Lord. When things are going well–for me!–I forget that we’re in a spiritual battle. When I forget about the enemy, I’m open to his attack. Teach me to “keep watch and pray” (Matthew 26:41), teach me to avoid … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: Blessed Are You

Good morning, Lord. The Beatitudes (the “blessed are you” part of Matthew 5) seem backwards to me. We’re blessed for being poor in spirit, meek and insulted. Our culture says, “be strong, stand up for yourself, step away from toxic … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: Fresh Air

Good morning, Lord. I will encounter some grumpy people today. Don’t let their bad attitudes influence mine–may my good attitude influence them. Fill me with joy and let it overflow to others–not as a pasted-on smile, but with Your peace. … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: God’s Timing

Good morning, Lord. Your timing is perfect, this I know. And yet, I keep hoping You will follow my timeline. I keep asking You to do what I want when I want. Forgive me for thinking You aren’t listening when … Continue reading

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