The Morning Prayer for Saturday, October 7, 2023

 

The Morning Prayer
Friday, October 6, 2023

I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.
John 10:14–15 (NIV)

Heavenly Father, as we wake up to the promise of a new day, we come before you with gratitude and reverence. We thank you for the life that we have, the air that we breathe, and the hope that this new day brings.

Lord Jesus, You are the Good Shepherd, the caretaker of our souls. Just as You know us intimately, help us, Lord, to know You better with each passing day. You laid down Your life so that we could have life in its fullness; let us never take that immense gift for granted.

May our hearts resonate with the recognition of Your voice, drowning out the distractions and falsehoods that seek to lead us astray. Just as You know the Father, instill in us a desire to know You and the Father more deeply. Make our relationship with You as intimate and eternal as the one You share with the Father.

As You have laid down Your life for us, help us to lay down our fears, doubts, and selfish desires at Your feet this morning. May we walk through this day with the confidence that comes from being known and loved by You. Guide our steps, our thoughts, and our actions, so they may reflect Your love and wisdom.

In Jesus' name, we pray, Amen.

Feel free to adjust the wording to better fit your own personal beliefs or style of prayer.