The past few months, I have started waking up earlier to make time for Morning Prayer. Every morning after I get dressed and ready for work and before I wake my daughter, I say a morning prayer and read my daily bible readings. I have personally found this task is a delight and a time I truly look forward to. It helps me start my day in a positive way and I immediately feel as if I have accomplished something worthwhile.
The prayer that I have grown fond of and have used nearly every morning is a prayer that I learned from reading St. Francis De Sales’ "Philothea, or Introduction to the Devout Life". I have modified the language so that it is easier for me to pray. It is as follows
MORNING PRAYER:
"Lord, I lay before you my weak heart, which you have filled with good desires. You know that I am unable to bring the same to good effect, unless you bless and prosper them, and therefore, O Loving Father, I beg you to help me by the virtues and passion of your Dear Son, to whose honor I would devote this day and my whole life."
Then I say a second prayer with my daughter when she wakes up. This prayer is briefer and simpler to understand for my daughter's sake.
I would suggest that everyone begin their morning with a prayer and/or daily bible readings. It is quite refreshing and helps to focus your day towards doing God’s work.
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