Heavenly Father,
As I begin this new day, I lift my heart to You in gratitude and praise. I give thanks for the gift of life and for all the blessings You have bestowed upon me. I humbly ask for Your guidance and protection as I go about my daily tasks. Give me the strength and wisdom to make good decisions and to serve You in all that I do.
I lift up to You those I love, and I pray for all those in need. Please bring healing to the sick and comfort to the troubled. I pray for those who are facing difficult situations, may they find hope and peace in You.
I trust in Your love and grace, and I know that with You by my side, I can face any challenge that comes my way. I pray that I may be an instrument of Your love and grace to others and that my actions may bring glory to Your name.
In the precious name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.
Suggested Bible Readings
Psalm 5:3 ESV
O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice;
in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you and watch.
Psalm 59:16 ESV
But I will sing of your strength;
I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning.
For you have been to me a fortress
and a refuge in the day of my distress.
Isaiah 33:2 ESV
O Lord, be gracious to us; we wait for you.
Be our arm every morning,
our salvation in the time of trouble.
Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
his mercies never come to an end;
they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
Matthew 6:34 ESV
“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
Must-Read Christian Books
The Cost of Discipleship
A penetrating look at Jesus' call to follow Him, contrasting cheap grace with true, costly discipleship.
View on Amazon
Systematic Theology
A comprehensive, evangelical overview of Christian doctrine with Scripture at every point.
View on Amazon
The Reason for God
Thoughtful, biblical responses to common objections to Christianity, aimed at skeptics and believers alike.
View on Amazon
The Trellis and the Vine
A vision for church ministry centered on disciple-making rather than mere structures and programs.
View on Amazon
Living the Cross-Centered Life
A call to keep Christ's cross at the center of our thinking, worship, and daily living.
View on Amazon
The Enemy Within
A modern, accessible summary of John Owen's teaching on indwelling sin and the believer's battle.
View on Amazon
Future Grace
Argues that faith in God's future grace frees believers from the enslaving power of sin.
View on Amazon
All of Grace
A simple, powerful explanation of salvation by grace through faith in Christ alone.
View on Amazon
The Heidelberg Catechism
A beloved Reformation catechism that teaches comfort in Christ through a Q&A format.
View on Amazon
The Westminster Confession of Faith
A historic confession that systematically sets forth Reformed theology from Scripture.
View on Amazon
God's Glory in Salvation through Judgment
Argues that God's glory in salvation through judgment is the central theme of Scripture.
View on Amazon
The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness
Shows how the gospel frees us from self-obsession to live in joy and service.
View on Amazon
The Hiding Place
The story of Corrie ten Boom's faith and forgiveness in the midst of Nazi persecution.
View on Amazon
Family Worship
A short, practical guide to leading your home in daily worship of God.
View on Amazon
Shepherding a Child's Heart
Biblical parenting that aims at a child's heart, not just outward behavior.
View on Amazon