You are welcome to our today’s spiritiual exercise which involves morning prayer, morning reading and message as well as morning motivationals.
The best way to start and end your day is to start and end it with God and as you consistently do so, you will always have reasons to testify.
Jon us this morning as we commit our day into the hands of our Almighty and Everliving God as well as uplift and refresh our souls and mind with the words of God and motivationals.
Friday Morning Prayer
Opening Prayer:
Heavenly Father, we come before you on this beautiful Friday morning, with hearts filled with gratitude and anticipation. As we gather together in prayer, we acknowledge your sovereignty, love, and grace. You are the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, and we humbly surrender our lives to your divine will.
Praise and Worship
Lord, we lift our voices in praise and adoration, for you alone are worthy of all honor and glory. Your mercies are new every morning, and your faithfulness endures forever. We exalt your holy name, knowing that you are the Rock on which we stand. May our worship ascend like sweet incense before your throne, as we sing praises to you, our Savior and King.
Confession
Forgive us, O Lord, for the times we have fallen short of your glory. We confess our sins and ask for your cleansing and renewing touch. Wash us clean in the precious blood of Jesus, that we may walk in righteousness and holiness before you. Create in us a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within us.
Gratitude
Thank you, Heavenly Father, for the gift of life and for sustaining us through every season. Thank you for the blessings we often take for granted: our families, friends, jobs, and the simple joys of each day. We thank you for your constant provision and protection, even in times of trial and uncertainty. Help us to cultivate a heart of gratitude, knowing that every good and perfect gift comes from you.
Intercession
As we look around the world, Lord, we see various challenges and needs. We bring them before you in prayer, knowing that you are compassionate and full of mercy.
- We pray for peace to prevail in areas of conflict and war, for your divine intervention in bringing reconciliation and healing.
- We pray for the leaders of nations, that you would grant them wisdom, discernment, and hearts that seek justice and righteousness.
- We lift up those affected by natural disasters, accidents, or illnesses, asking for your comfort and healing touch upon them and their loved ones.
- We pray for the persecuted church and believers facing trials and tribulations, that you would strengthen their faith and grant them courage to stand firm in Christ.
- We intercede for those who do not know you, that their hearts may be opened to the gospel, and that they may experience the transforming power of your love.
Empowerment
Lord, as we step into this day, we ask for your presence to go before us. Fill us with your Holy Spirit, that we may walk in the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Empower us to be your ambassadors, carrying your light and hope into the world.
Closing
We seal this prayer in the mighty name of Jesus, knowing that when two or three gather in your name, you are present among us. May your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. In faith and expectancy, we await the unfolding of your perfect plan in our lives and in the world. To you be all glory, honor, and praise, now and forevermore. Amen.
Today’s Bible Verses and Message
Philippians 4:6-7 (New International Version)
Message: “Be anxious for nothing, 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 minds through Christ Jesus.”
In today’s fast-paced and uncertain world, anxiety and worry can easily overwhelm us. However, this verse reminds us to bring every concern and burden before God through prayer and thanksgiving. When we cast our cares upon Him, His peace, which is beyond human comprehension, will envelop and protect our hearts and minds. Trusting in the Lord’s sovereignty and love allows us to find calm and assurance amidst life’s challenges.
Bible Verse 2: Psalm 119:105 (New King James Version)
Message: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
In a world filled with darkness and confusion, the Word of God stands as an unwavering source of guidance and illumination. Just as a lamp lights the path before us, God’s Word reveals His truth and wisdom, showing us the way we should walk. As we immerse ourselves in the Scriptures and seek His guidance, God’s Word becomes a beacon of hope and direction, leading us closer to Him and shaping our spiritual growth.
Today’s word /motivation
You may not understand the path God is taking you, why it’s not happening faster, but God knows what He’s doing. He’s using the difficulty, the delay, to get you prepared.
You don’t know what’s already en route to you. You can’t see the blessing, the favor, the influence that God has already set in motion. Your appointed time is coming.