Morning prayer

Day 27 · You rejoice over me

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

Praise

¹Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. ²Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. ³Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. ⁴For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.

The Word

Zephaniah 3:17

The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.

Prayer

You rejoice over me

Mighty God, thank you for being in the midst of my life. Today I want to start the day remembering that you rejoice over me. You don't look at me with contempt or weariness, but with love. When I feel small or think I am worth nothing, remind me that you rejoice over me with singing. Quiet my fears with your love, which needs few words. May this truth give me security to face whatever comes and freedom to love others without seeking their approval. I want to live today knowing how much you love me. 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

2 Thessalonians 3:16

Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.

May God be with you today.