Morning prayer

Day 6 · Wisdom for today

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

Praise

⁷The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure. ⁸They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness. ⁹He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name. ¹⁰The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.

The Word

James 1:5

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Prayer

Wisdom for today

Generous God, today I admit that I lack wisdom. You promise to give it freely to anyone who asks, without finding fault, and so I come to ask for it without shame. Give me wisdom to speak when I should speak and to stay quiet when silence is better. Give me discernment to solve the problems I come across and to understand the people around me. Let me not act on impulse or out of pride. Light up my mind with your Spirit, so that my decisions today may honor you and do good to others. Through Jesus Christ, my Lord. 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.