Tag: Humble

Prayer for Sunday Morning

Heavenly Father,

On this Sunday morning, we come before You with humble hearts and grateful spirits. We thank You for the gift of another day and for the blessings You have bestowed upon us.

We ask for Your guidance and protection as we go about our daily lives. Help us to walk in Your ways and to always glorify Your name. We pray for Your love and grace to be evident in all that we say and do.

We also lift up any specific requests and concerns we have, trusting that You hear and answer our prayers.

We pray for the well-being of our families, friends, and loved ones and for Your protection over them. We pray for the less fortunate and those in need of Your love and comfort.

We pray for our leaders and for Your wisdom to guide them in their decisions. We also pray for the unity of Your Church and for the spreading of Your Gospel throughout the world.

In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 118:24 ESV

This is the day that the Lord has made;
    let us rejoice and be glad in it.

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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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John 15:5 ESV

I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.

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Colossians 3:16 ESV

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

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Prayer for Before a Meal

Heavenly Father,

We come before You with humble hearts, giving thanks for Your provision and blessings. We thank You for this food that has been prepared, and we are grateful for the hands that have worked to provide it.

We ask that You bless this meal and make it nourishment for our bodies, so that we may have the strength and energy to serve You and others.

We ask that You bless the hands of those who prepared this meal, and those who helped bring it to our table.

As we partake in this food, we remember Your love and sacrifice for us through Your Son, Jesus Christ. We ask that You guide us as we go about our day, and help us to be a light for You in all that we do.

We pray for Your protection and guidance for our families, friends and loved ones who are not here with us today. We also pray for those who are struggling today and we ask that You to be with them and to comfort them in their time of need.

And all these things we pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Ephesians 5:20 ESV

giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

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Colossians 3:17 ESV

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

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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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James 1:17 ESV

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.

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A Good Morning Prayer

Heavenly Father,

We come before You this morning with humble hearts, filled with gratitude and thanksgiving. We praise You for the gift of life and the blessings that come with each new day. Lord, guide us and lead us on the path You have set before us. We trust in Your goodness and faithfulness, knowing that You are always with us.

As we go about our day, we ask for Your protection and strength. Help us to face the challenges that come our way with courage and grace. Give us the wisdom we need to make good decisions and to serve You in all that we do.

We lift up those who are in need of Your healing and comfort. We pray for those who are sick, those who are facing difficulties and hardships, and those who are going through difficult times. Be with them, comfort them, and give them peace.

We pray for Your guidance for our leaders and for Your peace in the world.

All this we ask in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and savior. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

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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Psalm 91:1-2 ESV

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
    will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress,
    my God, in whom I trust.”

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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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Philippians 4:6-7 ESV

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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