Morning Prayer for Monday, February 16, 2026

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Monday Morning Prayer

February 16, 2026

“Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit that is from God, so that we may understand the gifts bestowed on us by God.” — 1 Corinthians 2:12

Lord,

As the dawn creeps over the jagged silhouette of the Florida Mountains this Monday morning, the high desert air is sharp and cold against the window. The world here in Deming feels hushed, the scrub brush still dormant and brittle under a faint layer of February frost, waiting for a warmth that hasn’t quite arrived yet. I stand in this quiet gray light, feeling the smallness of my own spirit against the vastness of these plains, acknowledging a lingering tiredness as the silence of the weekend gives way to the demands of the coming week.

Yet, in this stillness, I am reminded that I do not breathe in the anxious, rushing spirit of this world, but the breath of Your Spirit. My human understanding is limited, often clouding the true gifts You have placed within my reach, but I ask for the eyes to see beyond my own weakness and fatigue. Just as the sun inevitably breaks the chill of this desert morning, let Your wisdom pierce through my uncertainty, revealing the deep and hidden things You have prepared for me and teaching me to rely not on my own trembling strength, but on Your enduring power.

Grant me the quiet confidence to walk through this day with a heart open to Your leading, trusting that You can bring life even from the driest ground. If my faith feels small or my efforts unseen, remind me that You are working in the secret, silent spaces, bringing growth and change that I cannot yet perceive. Help me to move forward with a renewed sense of purpose, trusting that every task I face is an opportunity to witness Your grace, and let me rest in the assurance that I am held by a love far greater than my understanding.

Amen.

May the Spirit who searches the depths of all things fill us with the wisdom to recognize the gifts freely given, guiding our collective steps from the quiet chill of the morning into the warmth of a purposeful day.

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The Bible passages come from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Bible, copyrighted © 1989, 1993 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America and are used by permission. All rights reserved. Praying the Scriptures is penned daily by Kenny Sallee, ThM.

Morning Prayer for Sunday, February 15, 2026

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Sunday Morning Prayer

February 15, 2026

“For thus says the high and lofty one who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with those who are contrite and humble in spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.” — Isaiah 57:15

Holy One,

You who inhabit eternity and dwell in the high and holy place, I stand before You in the crisp silence of this Deming morning. The February air bites with a lingering winter chill, and the Florida Mountains are silhouetted against a pale, waking sky, reminding me of the vastness of Your creation and the smallness of my own existence. The earth here in the high desert lies dormant, waiting for a warmth that has not yet fully arrived, and my soul feels much the same—quiet, slightly weathered by the seasons, and looking toward the horizon for the first true light of day.

You have promised to be near to those of a crushed and humble spirit, to revive the heart of the contrite, and I cling to that promise as the sun begins to crest over the basin. There are places within me that feel fragile and dry, like the dust underfoot, yet I trust that Your power is most visible when I am at my weakest. I ask You to descend into the shadows of my uncertainty and inhabit the low places of my life. Where I see only barren ground, I ask for the eyes of faith to see the roots deepening in the dark, trusting that You are cultivating growth in me even when the surface seems unchanged and still.

As the light floods this valley and chases away the gray of dawn, let Your reviving spirit breathe new life into my weary frame. Give me the quiet confidence to face the hours ahead, not with a reliance on my own strength, but with a steady trust in Your ability to bring transformation from the smallest of beginnings. May this Sunday be a testament to Your restoration, turning my waiting into worship and my hesitation into a renewed purpose, knowing that You are holding me fast through this winter and preparing me for the life that is to come.

Amen.

May the High and Holy One, who dwells with the humble of heart, revive our spirits and guide us all into the light of His restoring peace.

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The Bible passages come from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Bible, copyrighted © 1989, 1993 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America and are used by permission. All rights reserved. Praying the Scriptures is penned daily by Kenny Sallee, ThM.

Morning Prayer for Saturday, February 14, 2026

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Saturday Morning Prayer

February 14, 2026

“Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.” — Romans 5:1-5

Loving Father,

As the chill of this high desert morning settles over the Florida Mountains, I come to You in the quiet stillness before the town of Deming fully wakes. On this day dedicated to love, I feel the stark beauty of the winter landscape reflecting the state of my own heart—open, waiting, and in need of Your warmth. The vast, pale sky stretching over the plains reminds me of the peace I seek, a peace that stands firm even when the winds kick up the dust and obscure the path ahead. I offer You this first breath of Saturday, grateful for the silence that allows me to hear the small, steady beat of Your presence.

Just as the sun begins to crest the horizon, casting long shadows across the mesquite and yucca, I ask that Your light break through the uncertainties that linger within me. I confess that I often feel small and fragile, like a dry seed in hard soil, yet I trust that You are working in the unseen depths to bring forth life. You know the weight of the struggles I carry and the times my endurance has faltered, but I rest in the assurance that these very challenges are carving out a reservoir for Your love to fill. Let me not be discouraged by my own weakness, but instead find strength in the knowledge that Your love has been poured into my heart, a constant spring that does not disappoint.

As I step out into this day, help me to walk with a quiet confidence that You are nurturing growth even where I cannot yet see the bloom. May this Valentine’s Day be more than a celebration of fleeting affection; let it be a testament to the deep, abiding hope that anchors my soul to Yours. Grant me the grace to trust in Your timing and to believe that even the smallest acts of faith can yield a harvest of character and grace. I place my hand in Yours, ready to face the hours ahead with a spirit renewed by Your promise, knowing that I am held securely by a love that never fails.

Amen.

May the love that is poured out for one and all strengthen our spirits, uniting us in a hope that never disappoints and guiding our steps in peace.

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The Bible passages come from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Bible, copyrighted © 1989, 1993 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America and are used by permission. All rights reserved. Praying the Scriptures is penned daily by Kenny Sallee, ThM.

Morning Prayer for Friday, February 13, 2026

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Friday Morning Prayer

February 13, 2026

“Accept whatever befalls you, and in times of humiliation be patient. For gold is tested in the fire, and those found acceptable, in the furnace of humiliation.” — Sirach 2:4-5

Heavenly Father,

As I wake to the deep chill of this Friday morning in the high desert, the air here in Deming feels crisp and biting, settling over the quiet streets and the resting earth. The Florida Mountains are standing as silent, dark silhouettes against a graying sky, and the winter cold seems to have seeped into the very ground, pausing the life that teems beneath the soil. In this stillness, I feel the weight of my own human frailty and the smallness of my life against the vastness of this horizon, yet I offer this silence to You, accepting the cold not as an absence of warmth, but as a necessary season of waiting and preparation for what is to come.

As the sun begins to crest, casting its first pale, golden light across the mesquite and the frost-dusted sage, I am reminded that You are constantly at work, even in the shadows and the uncertainty. I ask for the grace to remain patient when my spirit feels tested, trusting that the struggles I face are not meant to break me, but to purify my heart like metal in a forge. When I feel weak or unsure of the path forward, help me to lean not on my own limited understanding, but on Your enduring strength, recognizing that Your light is sufficient to pierce through any darkness that clouds my mind or my day.

Grant me a quiet, steady confidence as I step out into the hours ahead, believing that You are capable of bringing profound growth from the smallest seeds of faith I plant today. Let my trust in You be unshakeable, rooted deep like the desert scrub that withstands the wind, knowing that You are shaping me and guiding my steps toward a purpose I cannot yet fully see. May I walk through this day with a heart open to Your refining love, finding hope in the promise that You are making all things new, even in the midst of winter.

Amen.

May the grace that sustains the desert in winter go with us all, refining our hearts with patience and filling our days with the steady, warming light of unshakeable hope.

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The Bible passages come from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Bible, copyrighted © 1989, 1993 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America and are used by permission. All rights reserved. Praying the Scriptures is penned daily by Kenny Sallee, ThM.

Morning Prayer for Thursday, February 12, 2026

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Thursday Morning Prayer

February 2, 2026

“Nevertheless, do not rejoice at this, that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” — Luke 10:20

Lord of the High Desert,

As the chill of this February morning settles over the valley and the first light outlines the Florida Mountains, I come to You seeking a stillness that matches this vast, quiet landscape. The air here in Deming is crisp and sharp, reminding me of the clarity I desire in my own spirit, yet I often feel cluttered by the noise of my own striving and the need to see immediate results. In this quiet moment before the town fully wakes and the day’s demands begin, I ask You to quiet the restless parts of my heart that believe I must constantly perform or conquer to be worthy of Your attention.

I confess that I am often tempted to measure my days by the visible victories I achieve or the obstacles I manage to clear from my path. Yet, You invite me into a deeper joy that does not depend on my ability to control the outcomes of this Thursday, but rather rests on the assurance that I belong to You. Shift my gaze from the temporary triumphs of my own strength to the eternal security of Your grace. Let the rising sun that warms these plains remind me that Your power is perfect in my weakness, and that the light of Your presence is far greater than any shadow of doubt or insufficiency I might feel.

Send me out now with a quiet confidence that does not need to shout to be heard, trusting that You are at work even in the unseen places where the ground seems hard and the growth is slow. Just as the winter desert holds the secret promise of spring deep beneath the soil, help me to believe that You are bringing life and change out of the smallest acts of faithfulness. I surrender my need for spectacular signs and choose instead to walk humbly in the knowledge that my life is held securely in Your hands, ready to serve wherever You lead me today.

Amen.

May the peace of the high desert follow us all, reminding us that our true joy is found not in what we achieve, but in the assurance that our names are known and our lives are held securely by grace.

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The Bible passages come from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Bible, copyrighted © 1989, 1993 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America and are used by permission. All rights reserved. Praying the Scriptures is penned daily by Kenny Sallee, ThM.

Morning Prayer for Wednesday, February 11, 2026

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Wednesday Morning Prayer

February 11, 2026

“When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.” — John 16:13

Heavenly Father,

The air is crisp and cold this Wednesday morning here in the high desert, and the silence over Deming feels heavy yet expectant. As the pale light begins to stretch across the flatlands and trace the jagged lines of the Florida Mountains, I feel the quiet stillness of February settling deep within my bones. Just as the mesquite and yucca wait patiently for the warmth to return, my soul waits in this winter season, acknowledging how small and fragile my faith feels against the vastness of this open sky.

Yet, I know You are the source of all truth, and I ask Your Spirit to guide me when my own understanding falls short. Where I see only dry ground and dormant branches, You see the potential for life that I cannot yet comprehend; where I feel the limitation of my human weakness, You offer a strength that needs no assistance. I surrender my need to know every turn of the path ahead, trusting instead that You will lead me into the deeper realities of who You are, illuminating the shadows of my uncertainty just as the rising sun reclaims the valley from the night.

Grant me a quiet confidence today, believing that You are working even now in the unseen places to bring about growth and necessary change. Take the little I have to offer this morning—my hesitation, my small hopes, my willing heart—and multiply it for Your purposes. Let me walk through this day with a steady assurance that You are cultivating something new in me, leading me forward with a wisdom that is not my own, and holding me secure in a hope that will not fade when the sun goes down.

Amen.

May the Spirit of Truth guide us all into the promise of this day, transforming our quiet waiting into a shared and steadfast hope.

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The Bible passages come from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Bible, copyrighted © 1989, 1993 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America and are used by permission. All rights reserved. Praying the Scriptures is penned daily by Kenny Sallee, ThM.

Morning Prayer for Tuesday, February 10, 2026

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Tuesday Morning Prayer

February 10, 2026

“On that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city; he sets up victory like walls and bulwarks. Open the gates, so that the righteous nation that keeps faith may enter in. Those of steadfast mind you keep in peace—in peace because they trust in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for in the Lord GOD you have an everlasting rock.” — Isaiah 26:1-4

Lord,

The air is sharp this Tuesday morning here in the high desert, and the February wind carries a chill that lingers even as the sun begins to crest over the Florida Mountains. The world feels vast and silent, suspended in this short month that bridges the depth of winter and the distant promise of spring. I come to You in this quiet stillness, aware of my own smallness against the expanse of the endless sky, seeking a steadfast spirit to anchor me before the noise of the day begins.

Just as the dawn light fractures the lingering gray of the horizon, I ask You to break through the uncertainties and worries that cloud my mind. You are the Rock eternal, the unshakeable foundation when my own strength feels as shifting and dry as the dust around me. Where I see only walls and limitations, teach me to see open gates; where I feel the frailty of my human efforts, remind me that true peace is found not in my striving, but in resting entirely on Your enduring power to sustain me.

Let confidence rise within me now, knowing that You bring life and change even from what appears dormant and barren. Take the small seeds of faith I offer today—my simple duties, my interactions, and my quiet hopes—and cultivate them into something lasting and good. I step out into this day with a heart fixed on You, trusting that You are guiding my path through this season and directing my steps with perfect purpose.

Amen.

May the Rock eternal keep all of us in perfect peace, steadying our hearts and guiding our feet as we walk together into the light of this new day.

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The Bible passages come from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Bible, copyrighted © 1989, 1993 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America and are used by permission. All rights reserved. Praying the Scriptures is penned daily by Kenny Sallee, ThM.

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Monday Morning Prayer

February 9, 2026

“You who live in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty, will say to the LORD, ‘My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’” — Psalm 91:1–2

Almighty God,

As the chill of the high desert dawn settles over the Florida Mountains and the quiet streets of Deming, I come to You seeking the safety of Your presence before the rush of the week begins. In this stillness, with the February air crisp and cold against the window, I find my resting place not merely within these walls, but in the shadow of Your protection. The winter sun is slow to rise, yet even in this dim light, my soul waits for You, acknowledging that You are my refuge and my fortress, the only steady anchor when the world feels vast and the morning silence feels heavy.

As the first light begins to break across the horizon, piercing the lingering gray of the valley, I confess that my own strength is often as brittle as the dry winter scrub. There are moments when the uncertainties of the days ahead loom large, and my faith feels too small to meet the demands of this Monday; yet, I place my trust in a power that far exceeds my human frailty. I ask You to invade the hidden corners of my heart with Your radiance, turning my hesitation into a quiet confidence that relies not on my own ability to endure, but on Your unshakeable promise to hold me fast when the way forward seems unclear.

Grant me the vision to see how You are already at work in the seemingly dormant landscape of my life, bringing forth new growth from what appears small and insignificant. Just as this land waits patiently for the coming spring, help me to walk into this new week with an expectation of Your goodness, believing that even the slightest act of obedience is tended by Your hand. May I step out the door this morning with a renewed spirit and a purposeful stride, carrying the deep assurance that I do not walk alone, but am held securely by the One who brings life from the dust.

Amen.

May we go forth into the light of this new week, united under the shadow of the Almighty, trusting that the strength we lack is abundantly supplied by the One who is our refuge.

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The Bible passages come from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Bible, copyrighted © 1989, 1993 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America and are used by permission. All rights reserved. Praying the Scriptures is penned daily by Kenny Sallee, ThM.

Morning Prayer for Sunday, February 8, 2026

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Sunday Morning Prayer

February 8, 2026

“For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’ it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God” — Romans 8:14-16

Abba, Father,

The high desert air is crisp and still this morning, resting heavy over the sleeping earth of the Mimbres Valley. As I prepare myself to enter your house of worship, the silence of February feels less like an emptiness and more like a waiting room for the spring that is yet to come. I stand here in the early light, looking out toward the sharp silhouette of the Florida Mountains, feeling the winter cold against the glass but aware of a warmth beginning to kindle within my chest—a quiet invitation to shake off the dormancy of the season and step fully into your presence.

You know that I often wrestle with a spirit of hesitation, tempted to retreat into the shadows of my own weakness and doubt when the way forward seems unclear. Yet, as the sun begins to crest and flood these vast plains with morning gold, I ask that your Spirit would testify clearly to mine, drowning out the whispers of fear with the deep assurance that I belong to you. Remind me, as I dress for service and prepare my heart, that my standing before you is not earned by my own power or perfection, but is a gift of your adopting love that calls me by name and holds me close.

Lead me now to the sanctuary with a heart open to transformation, trusting that you can cultivate a harvest from even the smallest seeds of faith I have to offer today. I surrender my need to control the outcome of my circumstances, resting instead in the confidence that you are working within me, turning my fragility into a testament of your enduring strength. May my worship this morning be a true reflection of a child coming home to a Father, ready to be changed, ready to grow, and ready to walk boldly in the light of your promise.

Amen.

May the Spirit of adoption embrace us all, silencing our fears and whispering the truth of our belonging to the Father, so that we may go out into the world with confidence and peace.

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The Bible passages come from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Bible, copyrighted © 1989, 1993 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America and are used by permission. All rights reserved. Praying the Scriptures is penned daily by Kenny Sallee, ThM.

Morning Prayer for Saturday, February 7, 2026

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Saturday Morning Prayer

February 7, 2026

“…but this one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 3:13b-14

Lord,

As the pale light of dawn begins to outline the sharp peaks of the Florida Mountains, I invite Your presence into the quiet chill of this Saturday morning. The high desert air is crisp and still, resting over the dormant mesquite and the frost-touched earth, holding its breath in this short month where winter still lingers yet spring waits just beneath the surface. In this silence, I feel the weight of my own smallness against the vastness of the New Mexico sky, a humble reminder of my need for You as I wake to the possibilities of a new day.

I ask for the grace to leave behind the shadows of yesterday, releasing the failures and regrets that try to cling to my spirit like the cold. Just as the sun inevitably crests the horizon to warm the scrubland, I pray that Your light would break through my uncertainties and illuminate the path forward, reminding me that my own strength is insufficient but Yours is boundless. Help me to turn my eyes away from what is past and fix them firmly on the hope You offer, straining forward with a heart that trusts in Your power to work perfectly within my weakness.

Grant me the courage to step into the open, unafraid of the exposure or the journey that remains unfinished. Let me walk with quiet confidence, believing that even the smallest seeds of faith I plant today can flourish into something beautiful under Your care, just as the desert eventually blooms from the driest ground. I press on toward the calling You have placed upon my life, embracing this day not with fear, but with the joyful assurance that You are already here, guiding me into the growth and change You have prepared.

Amen.

May we go forth with the courage to step into the open, trusting that the God who calls us forward will bring new growth from every small act of faith we offer today.

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The Bible passages come from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Bible, copyrighted © 1989, 1993 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America and are used by permission. All rights reserved. Praying the Scriptures is penned daily by Kenny Sallee, ThM.

Morning Prayer for Friday, February 6, 2026

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Friday Morning Prayer

February 6, 2026

“I will exult and rejoice in your steadfast love, because you have seen my affliction; you have taken heed of my adversities.” — Psalm 31:7

Lord,

As the pale light of dawn stretches across the Florida Mountains, the high desert air holds the sharp, lingering chill of February. Standing here on this Friday morning, amidst the quiet dust and the vast, open sky of Deming, I feel the stillness of the season resting heavily upon the earth. The world seems dormant, waiting for a warmth that has not yet fully arrived, mirroring the quiet spaces within my own soul where I wait for Your presence to stir.

You know the weariness that can settle in at the end of the week, and You see the fragilities I often try to hide. I confess that I frequently rely on my own limited strength, only to find it insufficient, yet I find deep comfort in knowing that You look upon my struggles not with judgment, but with an abiding and steadfast care. Let Your light break through the shadows of my uncertainty just as the morning sun reclaims these plains, reminding me that Your power is made perfect in my weakness and that I am fully known and held by You.

As I move into the duties of this day, give me the eyes to see the small, subtle ways You are bringing about growth in the barren places. Help me to trust that even the smallest seed of faith is enough to invite Your transformative power into my life, turning my anxieties into a quiet confidence. May I walk through these hours with a heart attuned to Your love, believing that You are cultivating beauty and purpose from the very things I thought were too small to matter.

Amen.

May the steadfast love that knows our struggles embrace us all, transforming our quiet hopes into shared strength and guiding our steps into peace.

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The Bible passages come from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Bible, copyrighted © 1989, 1993 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America and are used by permission. All rights reserved. Praying the Scriptures is penned daily by Kenny Sallee, ThM.

Morning Prayer for Thursday, February 5, 2026

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Thursday Morning Prayer

February 5, 2026

“I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.” — Psalm 9:1–2

O Lord,

As the sharp chill of this February Thursday morning settles over the high desert, I come before You with a heart striving to be whole. Here in the quiet of the Mimbres Valley, before the bustle of the day begins, I offer You my first waking breath. The winter air is thin and cold, stripping away the distractions of the night, leaving me bare and ready to recount the silent wonders You have woven into the landscape around me. In this stillness, I look for You, desiring a faith that stands as resilient as the dry earth and as vast as this open New Mexico sky.

As the pale light begins to outline the jagged peaks of the Florida Mountains, I am reminded that Your power is perfect in my weakness. I confess that my trust often falters like a flickering candle in the wind, yet I know that You are the steady dawn that breaks every shadow. I ask You to transform my hesitation into gladness, showing me that even the smallest seeds of trust I plant today can grow into something mighty under Your care. Where I see only the barrenness of late winter, help me to perceive the hidden work of Your hands, preparing the soil of my soul for a spring I cannot yet see.

Grant me the quiet confidence to walk through this day with a spirit of exultation, knowing that You are sovereign over both the grand horizons and the intimate details of my life. Let my work this Thursday be an offering of praise, not because I am capable, but because You are faithful to bring harvest from the humblest efforts. May I step out into the sunlight with a renewed vision, trusting that You are guiding my path and turning my heart toward a joy that transcends my circumstances. I rest my hope in You, who sustains the desert and my spirit alike.

Amen.

May the light that warms this winter valley shine upon each of us, uniting our hearts in a shared gladness and a peace that encompasses all.

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The Bible passages come from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Bible, copyrighted © 1989, 1993 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America and are used by permission. All rights reserved. Praying the Scriptures is penned daily by Kenny Sallee, ThM.

Morning Prayer for Wednesday, February 4, 2026

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Wednesday Morning Prayer

February 4, 2026

“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’” — John 14:6

Holy Father,

I wake to the stillness of this February morning in Deming, watching the first light touch the rugged peaks of the Florida Mountains. As the cool desert air settles over the earth, I feel the weight of my own limitations and the fragility of my understanding. Like the dormant seeds hidden beneath the dry soil, my faith often feels small and quiet, waiting for a sign of life. I come before You in my weakness, setting aside my own efforts to find the way, and instead leaning fully into Your presence as the only true path for my wandering heart.

Lord, I look out at the vast horizon and recognize how easily I am lost in the shadows of uncertainty and the complexities of this world. Yet, I trust that You are the light that pierces through the winter gloom, illuminating the truth that my human wisdom cannot grasp. Even when the ground seems barren and the progress slow, I believe that Your power is moving in the unseen spaces of my life. Break through the darkness of my doubt and steady my feet upon the narrow road, reminding me that Your strength is made perfect in my insufficiency.

As the sun rises higher over the high desert, I surrender this Wednesday into Your hands, confident that You can bring growth from the smallest measure of my devotion. I ask for the courage to walk with a renewed purpose, trusting not in my own ability to change my circumstances, but in Your sovereign grace to transform my spirit. May every step I take today be guided by Your hand and every word I speak reflect the hope I found in You. I step into the day with a quiet heart, knowing that You are the life that sustains me and the guide who brings me home.

Amen.

May the peace that surpasses all understanding rest upon you, guiding your steps in grace and filling your heart with hope as you journey through this day.

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The Bible passages come from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Bible, copyrighted © 1989, 1993 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America and are used by permission. All rights reserved. Praying the Scriptures is penned daily by Kenny Sallee, ThM.