Pause: A Month of Prayer in Five Minutes a DaySampel

Proclaim

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (Phil. 4:6)

Prompt

When it comes to morning prayer, I literally try to roll out of bed onto my knees.

I start first by asking God to help guide me and keep me sober throughout the upcoming day. Then, I incorporate whatever else might be on my mind, heart, or spirit for that day.

If you have a problem remembering to start your day in prayer, here’s a tip: put your phone UNDER your side of the bed so you have to roll out of bed to get to it to turn off your alarm. While you’re down there, say a prayer!

You could also put a reminder on your phone when you wake up or tape a reminder to the inside of your bedroom door. You can even laminate prayers and stick them to the walls of your shower! I’ve done this… a lot.

Morning prayer can change the course of your day. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to ensure this is a priority in my morning routine. I have no shame in my prayer game.

YOU?

Prod

How’s your prayer life in the mornings? Is there anything you need to do to strengthen it? What steps can you take?

Praise

Listen to “Faithful Now” by Vertical Worship

Pray

Jesus, thanks for this wonderful day you made for me. Let me rejoice and be glad in it today. Amen.