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Category Archives: Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer: God’s Way
Good morning, Lord. You are all-wise, all-knowing. Why do I argue with you? Why do I insist on doing things my way? Forgive my foolish rebellion. Your rules for living are spelled out on the pages of Your Word. Grant … Continue reading
Morning Prayer: Change Me
Good morning, Lord. Your Word should be life-changing — that is, not only ideas stored in my mind, but actions that play out here and now, in everything I say and do. Help me understand the difference between Your wisdom … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: to Know
Good morning, Lord. You know me — better than I know myself. I want to know You — not just know about You, but know You, face-to-face. friend-to-friend. As I get to know You better, You can help me know … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: Wisdom
Good morning, Lord. You promise to give wisdom — all we need do is ask (James 1:5). So here I am, O God, asking for wisdom. I need it to decide where to go, what to do, what to say, … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: Bible Study
Good morning, Lord. Thank You for the wisdom of Your Word. Forgive me for treating Bible study as a daily duty — teach me to delight in it. As I read, Holy Spirit, give me the power to understand what … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: the Presence of God
Good morning, Lord. Let me walk through this weekend fully aware that I am “in Christ” — that is, aware of Your presence surrounding me at every step. Let me breathe out worldly wisdom and desires, let me breathe in … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: Grace and Mercy
Good morning, Lord. Thank You for grace — for blessings I don’t deserve. Thank You for Your mercy — saving me from the punishment I do deserve. Teach me to be like You: quick to bless others (even when they … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: Be Good
Good morning, Lord. You are so good to me, it seems like it would be easy for me to be good back. But alas! Even when I put on a good face, my thoughts often wander down ungodly paths … … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: Change My Heart
Good morning, Lord. I sin, and I wish I didn’t. Like Paul, I don’t do the good I want to, and I do the evil I don’t want to (Romans 7:19). Some is habit, some is carelessness and some is … Continue reading
Morning Prayer: Living God’s Way
Good morning, Lord. Give me ears to hear the truth in Your Word. Give me eyes to see the world the way You see it. Give me a heart to love others as I love myself. Give me wisdom to … Continue reading
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