Morning prayer

Day 17 · Courage for this day

Good morning. Before your day begins, take a pause. Breathe slowly and remember that God is here with you.

Praise

³⁰As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him. ³¹For who is God save the LORD? or who is a rock save our God? ³²It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect. ³³He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet, and setteth me upon my high places.

The Word

Joshua 1:9

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Prayer

Courage for this day

Mighty God, today I have things ahead of me that frighten me. Maybe a difficult conversation, a test, a decision or a new place. You tell me to be strong and courageous, and you don't say it because I have a lot of strength, but because you will be with me wherever I go. Take from me the fear that paralyzes and the discouragement that makes me give up before I start. Give me courage to do what is right even when it isn't the easiest thing. May I move forward trusting in your company and not in my own abilities. In the name of Jesus. Amen.

For others

Think of someone who needs your prayer today and name them before God. You can write down your petitions in “My petitions”.

The Lord's Prayer

Matthew 6:9-13

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

Blessing

Romans 15:13

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

May God be with you today.