A good way to start the day
I came across this prayer the other day. It was written by the English minister John Stott. Every morning, he would begin his day with this prayer.
What I love about this prayer is the way it helps me to remember just how big God is. Sometimes when we pray, we get stuck in a one-track rut, don’t we? We focus on God as our provider, or on Jesus as our friend and confidante. When I pray this prayer, I’m talking to a God who is huge and complex: Father, Son and Spirit. I’m praying to the God who built the universe, to the Jesus who brought me salvation and who calls me to take up my cross and follow Him, to the Holy Spirit who somehow makes his home inside of me. When I pray this prayer, I’m reminded what I’ve signed up for: a life of worship, a life of radical self-sacrifice, a life powered by God’s own Spirit.
Not a bad way to start the day; you may want to try it?
John Stott’s prayer –
Good morning Heavenly Father, good morning Lord Jesus, good morning Holy Spirit.
Heavenly Father I worship you as the creator and sustainer of the universe.
Lord Jesus, I worship you, Saviour and Lord of the world.
Holy Spirit, I worship you, sanctifier of the people of God.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
Heavenly Father, I pray that I may live this day in your presence and please you more and more.
Lord Jesus, I pray that this day I may take up my cross and follow you.
Holy Spirit, I pray that this day you will fill me with yourself and cause your fruit to ripen in my life: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
Holy, blessed and glorious Trinity, three persons in one God, have mercy upon me. Amen.
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Great prayer! Reminds us of God’s work in our lives.
Yes that it certainly does Marilyn!
What a wonderful way to say a prayer to the creator oF the universe. That’s is the holy trinity in one God. The fathere. (God) the son (Jesus), and the holy spirit (the holy angels in the heaven).thanks for sharing this prayers I will apply it to my daily devotion.
good article and good way to start the day with God i love john stotts prayer
Amen, yes Its true indeed to pray to our Living God, through the Holy Spirit we will be strengthen as the God children.
Amen, what a powerful prayer. I can feel their presence overtake my worries & fears. I will copy and share with my circle. Thank you for sharing.
Hello, this prayer has inspired me so much. Thank you fo sharing it with us. Be blessed