Prayer Request Prayer, verses or words you speak before beginning your day?

[Toni Star]

I'm just curious what prayer or words do you speak before your day begins or ends? I often say, Psalm 118: 24: "This is the day which the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it." Or, i might say, John 14: "Let not your heart be troubled, ye believe in God. Believe also in me." These two verses really help me in the morning and at night. Very calming and reassuring. What are your favorites?

 

[William D'Andrea]

    It isn't a formal prayer, but sometime before I get up, I often sing (Not aloud.  I think the words.)  I silently sing spiritual songs.  They're usually "I will glorify the Lord".  "A Closer Walk With Thee."  "I Have Decided to Follow Jesus."  Then I complete it with the Lord's prayer. singing, "Our Father Who Art in Heaven...".

   I also silently sing the same songs at night.  After I get under the covers.

 

[Toni Star]

Those are beautiful choices, William! Quoting or singing words or verses from the Bible, starts and ends the day great!

 

[quietspirit]

When I first wake up most mornings, I say, "Thank You, God for giving me this day." 

 

[suspensewriter]

You know, I think I will say those, too, Toni-- thank you for that.

 

[P.M. Turner]

Not really as a habit in the morning or evening, but I do constantly find myself singing my favorite hymn, "Day by Day".

 

[lynnmosher]

Each morning is different with short prayers before getting up and having quiet time. But one thing is consistent: I praise the Lord for allowing me another day.

 

[suspensewriter]

Amen, Lynn!

 

[Ashlynn C]

memorization is not my strong suit. Usually I wake up with a song in my head that helps keep my sanity. I think God brings these songs to me to help fill my thoughts that tend to race, with his goodness instead. To help me start my day better.

 

[suspensewriter]

memorization is not my strong suit.

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Me neither!

 

[carolinamtne]

I have old hymns stacked in my memory back that ear worm themselves all day long.

I often hymn myself to sleep at night, sometimes one letter of the alphabet at a time. Anyone know any hymn titles starting with the letter "Q"?

 

[zx1ninja]

Pretty simple for me.

Lord, provide patience, clarity and strength. Please Lord don't let me mess up and I ask your forgiveness and guidance when I do. Amen.

 

[quietspirit]

But one thing is consistent: I praise the Lord for allowing me another day.

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I am also doing this. Each day has become precious to me.

 

[Toni Star]

Those are wonderful words, Quietspirit. Enjoying another day is such a gift!

 

[Eliora Yona]

I try to remember to pray the Lord's Prayer, as a blueprint, everyday. Although, sometimes I do forget.

 

[Johne]

What I do is nothing special–I just pray in a very conversational way.

 

[Toni Star]

I think, Johne, that is one of the best things to do before starting the day. The good Lord wants so much to communicate with us--one on one--What better way than to pray in conversation? Like the old Frasier series, when Frasier answered a call for help he said, "I'm listening." So, is the good Lord.