prayer-500sqThese great prayers I received on a beautiful card when I subscribed to In Touch Ministries’ monthly In Touch magazine, which I highly recommend.

Morning prayer

Father,

Thank You for the blessing of a new morning and privilege of beginning the day by talking with You. I give You myself and my schedule today, asking to be used to further Your kingdom.

Grant me the wisdom to handle each situation I encounter with grace so that my speech will be pleasing and my thoughts pure as I follow Your direction. I am grateful that Your plans for me are good (Jer. 29:11), and I trust in Your steadfast faithfulness.

Help me to live in a manner worthy of the calling You have placed on my life (Eph. 4:1) and to magnify Your name in all things.

Amen.

Evening prayer

Father,

As another day comes to an end, I am thankful for Your provision and protection, and I am humbled by the opportunity to experience Your constant presence.

I sought to glorify You in all I said and did today. Even as I sleep, I pray my thoughts will be focused on what honors You (Phil. 4:8). Let me wake in the morning refreshed and renewed with a heart yearning to serve.

Thank You for extending me Your wisdom and grace. I am grateful for Your unconditional love. How wonderful it is to abide in Your rest.

Amen.