Praying in the morning is a good way to start off your day. You feel more grounded and at peace.
There are many things to pray about, but you may not know where to start.
Here are 21 morning prayers to start off your day.
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What is a morning prayer?
A morning prayer is simply a prayer said in the morning. It’s good to pray in the morning because it sets the tone for the rest of your day.
It doesn’t necessarily have to be in the morning though. Some people wake up later in the day. Whenever you wake up, prayer is beneficial to start off your day.
21 Powerful Morning Prayer Points
Here are 21 powerful morning prayer points to get you started.
#1 Prayer for Confidence
A short prayer for confidence:
Heavenly Father, please give me the confidence to know my identity in you. Your word says I’m a daughter of Christ, an ambassador for you. Help me believe this fully.
#2 Prayer for the Day
A short prayer for the day:
Heavenly Father, I give this day over to you. Thank you for sustaining me. I pray that your will will be done today. Guide me and give me wisdom as I navigate this day.
#3 Prayer of Thanksgiving
A short prayer of thanksgiving:
Heavenly Father, thank you for everything you’ve done for you. Thank you for saving me, providing for me, and adopting me into your family.
#4 Prayer for Work
A short prayer for work:
Heavenly Father, thank you for the work you’ve given me. I pray that I’d steward the gifts you’ve given me well. Help me to be an asset to my work and team.
#5 Prayer for Family
A short prayer for family:
Heavenly Father, thank you for the family you’ve given me. I pray for the needs of my family. Provide these needs if it’s within your will.
#6 Prayer for Friends
A short prayer for friends:
Heavenly Father, thank you for the friends you’ve given me. I pray for the needs of my friends. Provide for them if it’s within your will.
#7 Prayer for Health
A short prayer for health:
Heavenly Father, I pray for [specific person’s name] health. You are the great physician and are able to heal anyone. I pray that if it’s your will to heal, you would do so.
#8 Prayer for Guidance
A short prayer for guidance:
Heavenly Father, I pray for guidance. I need help figuring out which path to take. Please reveal to me what my next steps would be.
#9 Prayer for Wisdom
A short prayer for wisdom:
Heavenly Father, I pray for wisdom. Your word says the beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord. I pray you’d help me to fear you above man.
#10 Prayer for School
A short prayer for school:
Heavenly Father, I pray for my school year. Help me to be diligent in my studies and do well. Help me to manage my time well and be productive.
#11 Prayer for Provision
A short prayer for provision:
Heavenly Father, I pray for your provision in this area of my life. I know you provide for the needs of your children in your perfect timing.
#12 Prayer for Sanctification
A short prayer for sanctification:
Heavenly Father, thank you for saving me. I pray you’d continue to sanctify me and make me more like Jesus.
#13 Prayer for the Lord’s Discipline
A short prayer for the Lord’s discipline:
Heavenly Father, I know you discipline those you love. Even though it may not feel good, please discipline me in the areas that need discipline. Thank you.
#14 Prayer to be Conformed into the Image of Christ
A short prayer to be conformed into the image of Christ:
Heavenly Father, thank you for the work of the cross. I pray that you’d continue to do a work within me and conform me to the image of Christ.
#15 Prayer for Missionaries
A short prayer for missionaries:
Heavenly Father, thank you for the missionaries that go into the different parts of the world to preach the gospel. I pray you’d protect and provide for them. Give them the words to say when sharing the gospel.
#16 Prayer for the Lord to send more out into the harvest
A short prayer for the Lord to send more out into the harvest:
Heavenly Father, thank you for those you’ve sent out into the world. Your word says the laborers are few and to pray for more laborers. I pray you’d send out more people to go out into the world to proclaim the gospel.
#17 Prayer for God’s Will
A short prayer for God’s will:
Heavenly Father, I pray for your will over mine. Help my desires to align with yours. Give me a deeper intimacy with you.
#18 Prayer Against Temptation
A short prayer against temptation:
Heavenly Father, you know the depths of my soul. Help me to fight against temptation in this area of my life. Help me to stay strong and persevere in the faith.
#19 Prayer for Forgiveness
A short prayer for forgiveness:
Heavenly Father, thank you for continuing to forgive me for my sins. I pray you’d continue to forgive me of my trespasses and help me to forgive others as well.
#20 Prayer of Praise
A short prayer of praise:
Heavenly Father, thank you for everything you’ve done for me. Thank you for being my Father and for loving me. You are so good.
#21 Prayer for Peace
A short prayer for peace:
Heavenly Father, please give me peace. Help me to not be anxious but to trust in you and your plans for my life. Help me be secure in what you have for me.
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