The Morning Prayer for Saturday, October 21, 2023

 

The Morning Prayer
Saturday, October 21, 2023

Another angel, who had a gold incense container, came and stood at the altar. He was given a lot of incense to add to the prayers of all God's people and to offer it on the gold altar that stands before the throne. The smoke of the burning incense went up with the prayers of God's people from the hands of the angel standing before God.
Revelation 8:3–4 (GNT)

Heavenly Father, Creator of heaven and earth, I come before You this morning, humbled and grateful to see another day. Just as the angel stood at the altar offering incense and prayers to You, may my prayer rise like incense to Your heavenly throne.

I offer You this day and all that it holds. May my actions, thoughts, and words be pleasing to You, serving as a living prayer that continually ascends before Your holy presence.

Lord, thank You for hearing the collective prayers of Your people. I join my voice with theirs, knowing that together our prayers create a fragrant offering that captures Your attention. May our praises, supplications, and thanksgivings mingle together, ascending as sweet incense before You.

As I go about my day, may I not forget to be mindful of You. Let the smoke of my prayers permeate my life and spread Your aroma to those I encounter today. May my life be a living testament to Your goodness, love, and mercy, just as the incense offered by the angel was a testament to the prayers and devotion of Your people.

Thank you for the gift of another day, Lord. I commit it into Your hands, trusting that my prayers and actions will ascend as a pleasing offering to You.

In Jesus' name, I pray, Amen.

May this prayer be an encouragement to you as you go through your day.