A Morning Prayer to Rely Your Blessings
By Alicia Searl

“And God is ready to bless you abundantly, in order that in all issues always, having all that you just want, you’ll abound in each good work.” – 2 Corinthians 9:8

If I have been to be trustworthy with you, I’m not a morning particular person. The truth is, I keep up approach too late, which completely impacts my morning routine. I startle away from bed, normally speeding round getting kiddos prepared for college, packing lunches, after which leaping into the automobile solely to zoom off to this college or that college. Yep, I’m the mother with three kiddos and three campuses, making my mornings a bit hectic.

I do know I have to prep the night time earlier than and go to mattress earlier, however the evenings are the one time I get to be totally current with my hubby. To not point out an precise quiet second to sit down and simply calm down. So, it’s time price savoring. But, I assume it’s additionally price mentioning that having two teenagers has made evenings tougher as these “peaceable” and stress-free moments have gotten pushed again later and later. Which means that my bedtime will get pushed again…later and later. Therefore the explanation for the hectic mornings, and evenings.

But, by some means, after the hustle and bustle of my traditional morning routine, and after I drop off that final kiddo at college, it’s as if God all the time has a approach of quieting my coronary heart. Typically I’ll have reward and worship music on, or will probably be so quiet in my automobile that it’s a welcome reprieve and virtually prompts me to get nonetheless and see … that irrespective of how loopy this season of life is, there may be all the time room to rely the various blessings God has so graciously offered.

So, right here is my query to you…Do you could have area in your morning to rely your blessings? Oh buddy, it’s really easy to get caught up in our day by day lives and busy schedules that the morning flies by with out even a notion or head nod to our Almighty God. Sadly, I can relate. I could soar away from bed and say a fast “Morning, God!” however He hardly ever will get my full consideration and coronary heart.

That mentioned, I invite you to affix me in taking a pause in your morning, even whether it is after all of the kiddos are in class (or you need to disguise in your closet), so you may actually honor God for all His goodness and faithfulness. As a result of the reality of the matter is that after we give because of God within the morning, it units the tone for our day and provides approach for us to reward Him all through it.

Let’s pray:

Gracious Father, I thanks for an additional day. You might be such a very good and merciful God who meets me wherever I’m on this journey of life and brings forth a lot richness and goodness that I need to give You my full coronary heart of gratitude. I need to thank You for each facet of my life. I need to thank You for every part!

O God, there are numerous causes to be grateful to You as we speak. I begin with Your unwavering love and unfailing grace. I thank You for Your valuable Son, Jesus, and what His life means for me and my salvation. Thank You, Jesus, for Your present of the Holy Spirit who dwells inside me, because it brings forth a lot consolation and a strategy to search fact when the world is loud. Thank You for main and guiding me and lengthening forgiveness once I fail to acknowledge You and Your wonderful love.

My coronary heart explodes with thankfulness for the dear relationships You may have positioned in my life. I thank You for my partner and youngsters. I’m grateful for my household and mates. You may have been so sort and gracious in offering fellowship and a group of believers to develop with spiritually. 

I’m grateful for Your provision and safety and the peace that it brings. You regularly present Your compassion and love for me and my household. You supply hope and therapeutic by Your presence and Phrase. Thank You for granting me a protected place to reside and search refuge.

Lord, I’m overwhelmed by Your generosity and the best way You might be shifting in my life; might I see all of it as pleasure. You might be such a very good Father, and as I rely my many blessings, I hope to reside a life that honors You. Thank You – for every part in my life! Amen.

Photograph credit score: Unsplash/Hannah Olinger

Alicia Searl is a devotional writer, blogger, and speaker that’s obsessed with pouring out her coronary heart and pointing women of all ages again to Jesus. She has an training background and grasp’s in literacy.  Her favourite folks name her Mother, which is why a lot of her time is spent cheering them on at a softball recreation or dance class. She is married to her heartthrob (a tall, spiky-haired blond) who can whip up a imply latte. She sips that goodness whereas writing her coronary heart on a web page whereas her pet licks her toes. Go to her web site at aliciasearl.com and join together with her on Instagram and Fb.

Educate Us to Pray is a FREE prayer podcast hosted by iBelieve author Christina Patterson. Every week, she provides you sensible, real-life recommendations on tips on how to develop your religion and relationship with God by the ability of prayer. To take heed to her episode on What to Pray within the Morning for a Fear-Free Day, click on beneath!

Now that you have prayed, are you in want of somebody to wish for YOU? Click on the button beneath!

Go to iBelieve.com for extra inspiring prayer content material.