Daily morning prayers are of great importance. They help to start the day with positivity and love, get the necessary energy boost and strengthen the connection with God. Prayer has the power to direct to the goal and maintain eternal prosperity in the chaos of life. It is the best means to fight sins and passions. Even people far from the church are confident in the power of prayer, which helps to cleanse the soul and strengthen faith. They can turn to God with sincere words to ask for protection and help in difficult times.
Why do you need to pray in the morning and evening?
The power of prayer texts has been known since the time of Jesus Christ, who spoke about them to his followers. One of the most effective is the prayer “Our Father”, which is read in difficult times. Changes for the better will not take long to come, calm and confidence will appear, emotions will subside, new solutions will come. This prayer helps to make the right choice, to avoid troubles. The Lord will suggest the right decision.
Prayer alone is not enough for a full religious life, although it is of great importance. Famous holy fathers longed for communication with God and replenished the prayer treasury. Their words are still used in church services and in home reading of the prayer book. John Chrysostom, John Damascene, Macarius the Great made a significant contribution.
Believers who attend church services read prayers at home. They establish for themselves daily morning and evening prayer rules that calm the soul. What is the value of morning prayer? It naturally accompanies human life, helps to feel divine support. When greeting loved ones or acquaintances, we say the words “Good morning” or “Good evening”, thereby showing politeness, respect, love. Morning prayer is a kind of greeting addressed to the Lord. In this way, we communicate that we are ready to go out into the world to perform our daily tasks and hope for his support. Reading the morning prayer is communication with God. If the day begins with prayer rules, all temptations recede, Christians cleanse the soul from sins and remain calm. It is important not to forget about this in the daily bustle. Morning and evening prayers provide an opportunity to ask for a blessing, express gratitude to the Lord and ask for protection from demonic influence.
What prayers are suitable for morning reading
There is a certain set of prayers that are read in the morning. Regular appeals to the Saints by a believer are a sacred ritual. This allows one to feel calm and set oneself up for a successful day. Morning prayers are not about personal well-being; most texts praise the Saints, and there are wishes for good, protection, and health for all believers and their families. The concept of morning prayer is present in all faiths, including Christianity. The text can be read by clergy in church and by people in their usual home environment.
Here are some widely used and suitable prayers for morning reading:
Morning Offering
A classic Catholic prayer to begin the day:
O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
I offer You my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day
for all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart,
in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world,
in reparation for my sins,
for the intentions of all my relatives and friends,
and in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer (Our Father)
A central prayer in Christianity:
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be Thy name;
Thy kingdom come;
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
For guidance and wisdom throughout the day:
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful,
and kindle in them the fire of Your love.
Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created,
and You shall renew the face of the earth.
O God, who has taught the hearts of the faithful
by the light of the Holy Spirit,
grant that by the gift of the same Spirit
we may be always truly wise
and ever rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Magnificat (Morning Praise)
Mary’s song of praise:
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord;
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for He has looked with favor on His lowly servant.
From this day all generations will call me blessed:
the Almighty has done great things for me,
and holy is His Name.
He has mercy on those who fear Him
in every generation.
He has shown the strength of His arm,
He has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,
and has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich He has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of His servant Israel
for He has remembered His promise of mercy,
the promise He made to our fathers,
to Abraham and his children forever.
Prayer for Grace
A prayer for strength to avoid sin and live virtuously:
Lord, please grant me the grace to avoid sin and temptation this day.
Strengthen my heart to love You more
and my will to follow Your commandments.
Guide my thoughts, words, and actions
so that they may be pleasing to You
and a witness to Your love for others. Amen.
Psalm 63:1-5 (A Morning Psalm)
A prayer from the Psalms:
O God, you are my God, I seek You,
my soul thirsts for You;
my flesh faints for You,
as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
So I have looked upon You in the sanctuary,
beholding Your power and glory.
Because Your steadfast love is better than life,
my lips will praise You.
So I will bless You as long as I live;
I will lift up my hands and call on Your name.
When to read
The prayer will be a worthy start to the day, it is better to read it as early as possible, even before breakfast. If we are talking about evening prayers, then you can not wait for late hours and set aside a few free minutes earlier.
How to read
Prayers are performed in a secluded place, in front of an icon, a lamp or candle is lit. After crossing yourself, you can bow. The right attitude and concentration are of great importance.
Conclusion
Morning prayer is important for Christians and people of other faiths. It helps to start the day with God, to greet and receive a blessing. The main rule is unhurried and attentive reading, in which a person thinks about the meaning. We often lack the diligence, strength and desire to perform the usual rituals, but it is necessary to be consistent in order to be in touch with the Lord and feel his support.