The Morning Prayer for Saturday, September 23, 2023

 

The Morning Prayer
Saturday, September 23, 2023

Therefore it is said, "When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men."
Ephesians 4:8 (RSV)

Heavenly Father, as I awake to the dawn of a new day, my thoughts naturally drift to Your grace and the gifts that You have lavished upon us. You, Lord, have ascended on high, not just as a conquering King but also as a generous Giver. I am deeply grateful for Your presence and Your gifts that are freely given to each one of us.

Thank you, Lord, for the spiritual gifts You have distributed among Your people. Whether wisdom or knowledge, healing or prophecy, these gifts are a testament to Your grace and goodness. Help me to recognize and steward the gifts You have placed in my life, not for my glory but for Yours. May these gifts be used to build up the body of Christ, to serve others, and to glorify Your name.

I pray that I might not hoard these gifts or neglect them, but that I would invest them in the kingdom work you've prepared for me. Let me be keenly aware of opportunities to employ these gifts today, responding with eagerness and humility as I serve those around me.

As I go about the tasks set before me this day, help me to remember the source of every good thing in my life. You have conquered sin and death, ascended to the Father, and poured out blessings upon Your people. I want to live today in the fullness of that truth, bearing spiritual fruit and walking in the freedom You’ve won for me.

May Your Spirit guide me, Your love surround me, and Your peace fill me as I navigate the challenges and triumphs of this day. Keep my eyes fixed on You, Lord, the Author and Perfecter of my faith, and the Giver of every good gift.

In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, I pray, Amen.

May this prayer serve as a starting point for your day, reminding you of the gifts that Christ has given and encouraging you to use them for His glory.