Monday Morning Prayer

Heavenly Father,

As I begin this Monday, I come to You in humility and gratitude. I thank You for Your love and faithfulness, and for the gift of a new day.

I confess my sins to You and ask for Your forgiveness. I know that I am a sinner and I cannot save myself. I put my faith in You and Your Son Jesus who died on the cross for my sins. I ask You to cleanse me with Your precious blood and make me new.

I ask that You guide me and protect me as I go about my day. Give me wisdom and discernment as I make decisions, and help me to always honor You in all that I do.

I pray for Your blessings in my work and career. Give me the strength and ability to excel in all that I do, and use my talents and skills for Your glory. Help me to be a light for You in the workplace, and to be a positive influence on those around me.

I also pray for my family and loved ones. Protect them and keep them safe, and give them Your peace and joy. Help me to be a loving and supportive spouse, parent, and friend.

I also pray for Your protection in my health and well-being. Give me the strength to take care of my body and mind, and help me to have a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

Lastly, I ask for Your guidance and direction in my spiritual life. Help me to grow in my relationship with You, and to deepen my understanding of Your Word. Give me a hunger for Your truth, and help me to share it with others.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 51:10-12 ESV

Create in me a clean heart, O God,
    and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from your presence,
    and take not your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of your salvation,
    and uphold me with a willing spirit.

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Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
    and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
    and he will make straight your paths.

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Colossians 3:23-24 ESV

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.

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1 John 1:9 ESV

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

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Matthew 6:33 ESV

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

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Psalm 16:8 ESV

I have set the Lord always before me;
    because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.

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Prayer for Schools

Heavenly Father,

We lift up all of the schools in our community to You today. We pray for the teachers, administrators, and staff who work tirelessly to educate and guide our children. We pray for the students who are seeking knowledge and understanding, and for those who may be struggling in their studies.

We pray that Your love and presence would be felt in every classroom and that Your Word would be taught with grace and truth. We pray for protection and safety for all who are on school grounds, and for a spirit of unity and respect to prevail among all those who learn and work there.

We pray that these schools would be a beacon of light in our community and that they would reflect Your goodness and love to all who enter their doors. We pray that they would be a place where students can grow and flourish, both academically and spiritually.

We trust in You, Lord, and we know that You have a plan for each and every one of these schools. We pray that You would use them to bring about Your kingdom on earth and that You would be glorified in all that takes place within their walls.

This we pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Ephesians 6:18 ESV

Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,

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Philippians 4:6 ESV

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

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Colossians 4:2 ESV

Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.

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