After the day’s activities which are filled with stress, troubles, success, and sometimes breakthrough we must give thanks to God for piloting our affairs for the day. We might not be satisfied by the outcome of the day but still, we should return to God in appreciation. To thank the father for his divine protection and presence all through the day. You are to acknowledge the fact that without his presence and direction you can’t achieve anything. Even if we couldn’t meet up with our expectations, we should also thank God.

Sometimes we might be exhausted, frustrated, worn out, devastated, etc. We might not even see the need to thank God because the struggles, battles, and pain we encounter each day might discourage us from appreciating him. Our relationship, job, marriage, spiritual life, family issues, health challenges, financial challenges, etc may bring us down and make us weary. The devil knowing that our challenge will distract us from God usually uses this to his advantage.

The presence of God is the only assurance we have in moments like this. He has assured us of his presence all we need to do is to call on him. He gives us peace of mind, the type of peace that keeps us stable and hopeful even when things are bad. So when we pray before we go to bed, we usher God’s peace into our hearts. Which enables us to forget the troubles we encountered during the day and makes us have a sound sleep.

These prayers below will help you say an effective bedtime prayer;

Bedtime prayers after the day’s stress

Dear lord,

I thank you for this wonderful day. Thank you for the gift of your presence, mercy, and protection. I started this day with you, and from the beginning of the day, you have been faithful. Even if I couldn’t meet up with my expectation for the day,  I am here to give you thanks. Because of you Lord I am safe and sound, the arrows planted by the enemies for me today didn’t get to me, lord I thank you. You are ever faithful.

Thank the lord for the good and the bad experiences of today. For your word says we should give you thanks in every situation we find ourselves. Thank you for your favor and your presence, thank you for the people I met today and for your provision for me.

I choose to find rest in you, no one gives the kind of peace you give. I have assurance in you. I put my trust in you for peace and rest of mind.

Father pardon me for the sins I committed today, and also help me to forgive those that offended me today. Free me of the guilt of my sin and help me to release those that have offended me.

I am ending the day with you Lord. Your word says you give your beloved sleep, so I asked for a sound and peaceful sleep. Holy Spirit please help me to calm my mind and heart, and remove any distractions that will affect my sleep. Help me to be relaxed so that I can fall asleep peacefully. I pray o lord that you speak to me through my dreams. Protect and guide me as I sleep, let my angels be in charge of me tonight.

I come against any satanic gathering against me tonight. I set my surroundings a danger zone for the enemies they shall have no access to my house. I soak myself and my household with the blood of Jesus.

I invite the holy spirit tonight to speak to me and be with me tonight. Let your presence remain with us, protect and shield us from our enemies.

Father as I sleep tonight give me ideas and show me your plans for me. Reveal to me the things I don’t know. Am ready to be a vessel for you to use. Purify my heart I am willing to be used as your servant in all things so that I don’t miss your plans and purposes for my life.

I thank you father for your redemption, for your saving grace, and for your blessings today. You are God and you are a faithful father, be thou exalted o lord, be praised and glorified, hallow be your name

Thank you for your faithfulness and love, this I ask in Jesus’ name I have prayed Amen.

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Bedtime Prayer for Safety

Father in heaven I thank you for your protection. Thank you for protecting me and my family. I pray that you watch over us this night. Save us from the hands of the enemy, May the devil does not have access to my life in Jesus’ name.

Prayer for True Rest

Lord help me to find rest tonight. I have been through a lot today, but you saw me through everything today. I am worn out and exhausted, I am so curious and restless Lord. May I find rest this night? Free me from all this anxiety and fear. In Jesus’ name amen.

Lord as I am about to sleep, strengthen me spiritually, mentally, and physical, may I have a sound sleep in Jesus’ name amen

Bible Verses For Night Prayer

1. Proverbs 3:24

says When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

2. Matthew 11:28-29 says

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

3 .Matthew 6:34

says So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.

4. Psalm 3:5 says

I lay down and slept, yet I woke up in safety, for the LORD was watching over me.

5. Psalm 127:2

says It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep.

6. Psalm 4:8 says

In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O LORD will keep me safe.

7.Psalm 46:1-2, 10-11

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble, therefore we will not fear…Be still, and know that I am God…the Lord Almighty is with us.”

8. Psalm 56:3

“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”

9. Psalm 29:11

“The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace.”

10. Philippians 4:8-9

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things…and the God of peace will be with you.” (Philippians 4:8-9)

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Prayer is a means of communicating with God. Prayer enables us to get access to God anytime. Through prayer, we can talk to God and tell him what we want. We can connect with him in spirit.

There is power in prayer because you can only go to God through prayer. Since we can’t reach him directly it’s only through prayer that we access him. The Bible records how the prophets spoke to God through prayer. Hannah in the book of Samuel was able to get a child after a long time through consistent prayer.

It’s a very popular fact that there is power in prayer. There is no doubt about the power of prayer, prayer is the only solution we have to solve our problems. The more we pray the closer we are to God and the higher the chances of getting answers to our prayers. According to the scripture, the power of prayer is in the power of God and his ability to answer prayers and work wonders.

The power of prayer is found in the following scriptures:

1) Psalm 18:6 “The Lord God Almighty hears the prayers of His children. He commands us to pray, and He promises to listen when we do. “In my distress, I called to the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears”.

2) Luke 18:1 “The Lord God Almighty invites His people to pray to Him. Prayer to God should be made persistently”.

3) Psalm 17:6).  “The Lord God Almighty answers prayer. “I call on you, O God, for you will answer me”.

4) Psalm 34:17 “The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles”.

Your faith in God will determine if your prayers will be answered or not. Although God still answers prayers irrespective of our unfaithfulness. In the book of Acts 12:5, the church prayed for Peter to be set free from prison.” Peter, therefore, was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him” and God eventually answered their prayer. Verse 7 says  “And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands”.

The power of prayer is not in the special words we pray or the time or place we stay to pray. It doesn’t come from us, nor does it come from the way we speak. The effectiveness of prayer doesn’t come from some special materials or what you use while praying. The power of prayer comes from the Father who is the author and finisher of our faith. Prayer draws us closer to God, we have contact with God through prayer.

We should also expect to receive tremendous answers. No matter what we are praying for, God is the only one that will provide answers to our prayers. He is omnipotent and the God that answers prayers nothing is difficult for him.

 How to connect from the power of prayer.

The power is not in our ability to pray very well but in the power of God to answer prayers and grant our requests. The book of 1 John 5:14-15 says “And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us, And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him”. It doesn’t matter who is praying, what is important is God answering the prayer. God only answers prayers that are by his will. If he doesn’t deem it fit then he won’t answer your prayer.

So before we ask we must be sure that what we ask is according to the will of God. We might not get the exact answers but what God gives us is in our best interest. When our request conforms to God’s will we understand how he works and if we pray earnestly and sincerely he will answer us.

You can’t draw from the power of prayer without understanding the will of God. The answers we receive are not because of our well-composed prayer points. God is not a man who needs an eloquent speaker or a well-composed prayer point with grammar before he answers. God doesn’t even like repeating prayers. Also, don’t try to impress God with your speech while praying, he doesn’t need it.

You don’t need long prayer points before God will Answer. Matthew 6:7-8 says “for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him”.

Prayer is all about communicating with God. Yours is to ask while he answers. Psalm 107:28-30 says “Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses. He maketh the storm a calm so that the waves thereof are still. Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven”.

What Should I Pray for?

There are no specifics on what to pray for, before you make a request God already knows your intention.

Philippians 4:6-7 reminds us, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”  Matthew 6:9-13 is a good example of how to pray but you are not restricted to the prayer alone, you are free to add your private intentions.

Mathew 6:9-13 contains the lord’s prayer which teaches us to pray in this manner therefore pray ye: “Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name”.

The Lord’s prayer is a prayer guide to teach us how to pray, not just for us to memorize. It teaches us how to pray devotedly and how to worship and present our requests according to the way he has taught us. So you are to make your prayer points in this manner.

The Bible gives an account of the power of prayer in different cases. The power of consistent prayer helps to overcome the trap of the enemies. We are able to conquer the devil and defeat their evil plans against us. Through prayer, we receive our healing, answers to our requests, support from God, wisdom, power, salvation, and freedom from satanic attack.

You should never underrate the power of prayer because you attract grace and blessings from the power of the sovereign God. Daniel 4:35 says “And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?”.

Bible verses on the power of prayer

1. Ephesians 6:18

praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,

2. Philippians 4:6-7

do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

3. Matthew 7:7

”Ask, and it will be given to you seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.

4. Mathew 21:22

And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.”

5. Mark 9:29

And he said to them, “This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer.”

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Morning prayers help us begin the day with God. When we start our day communicating with God in prayer, it gives us the assurance that God will pilot all our affairs for the day and help us jump the hurdles placed by the devil.

The bible encourages us to pray because God has promised to keep us safe if only we call on him daily. Philippians 4:6.says “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” .

The essence of prayer cannot be overemphasized, as it’s rightly said, a prayerful Christain is a powerful Christain. The more you pray the stronger you become, that’s why you should not Joke with morning prayers.

Most people overlook morning prayer, some take the night prayer more seriously forgetting that morning is as important as midnight prayer.

You can present your day’s activities to God through morning prayer. We all wish to have a fruitful and stress-free day, so if you invite God into your daily boat he will ride with you till the end. So if you seek to engage in morning prayers, then you are at the right blog, just keep reading to get useful morning prayer points.

Simple morning prayers to begin your day with

♠ Good morning My lord. I thank you for this beautiful day that you have made, thank you for the gift of life, thank you for my family members and friends, thank you for not allowing the plans of my enemies against me to prevail. Thank you for being a faithful God because you never fail.

♠ Good morning, Lord! Today is a brand new day, an opportunity for a new beginning. Yesterday has come and gone including the bad experiences, mistakes, and regrets. It is a wonderful day and I am glad and I thank you so much for this great opportunity. Thank you for a new day that will help me start the day afresh with a chance to make up for the previous day and correct my mistakes.

♠ I pray that you will strengthen me and give me the grace to carry on and end the day happily. O God please show me kindness throughout the day.

Lord, I pray that you will be by my side to uphold me, guide, and direct me. Pilot my affairs for today and help me achieve my goals for today. I pray to indulge in your grace and feel your presence everywhere I go.

♠ May l be able to start my day with gratitude remembering God’s mercies and blessings, and also to remain steadfast. May God open the door of Heavenly blessings for me today! May my day be joyful and fruitful. In Jesus’ name Amen!

Morning Prayer of Daylight Strength

Dear heavenly father, this daylight, which I am awake to prepare for my daily activities. I pray dear Lord for strength to stand firm and remain steadfast irrespective of the temptations that might come my way.

Father, you know there are lots of contention I will face today. I pray that you will help me overcome them. Lift me when I fall and carry me when I feel weak, If I fall into temptation pardon me, lord. Help me overcome these temptations Strengthen me to be strong and surmount. In Jesus’ name Amen!

What’s the benefit of Morning Prayer?

Morning prayer is a very powerful weapon to build our heart and mind to God as we begin our day. When we say our prayers, we obey Christ’s word in Matthew 6:33, which says “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”

Whatever we engage ourselves with in the morning will determine how your day will be and your mood throughout the day. When we start the day with prayer we strengthen our hearts, minds, and peace. A prayer for humility and appreciation helps us to maintain virtue in our lives daily and activities.

Sometimes we might be distracted or be in a haste mostly in the morning, but when we pray to God he helps us to be calm and work through the day without being worried. Morning prayers enable us to be more cautious of sin, with God’s grace and mercy we rest assured that our day will be blissful.

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Scriptures on the Importance and Power of Prayer

1. Philippians 4:6 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”

2. Mark 11:24 “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”

3.1 Thessalonians 5:17-19 “Pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you”

4. Matthew 6:6  “But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”

5. James 5:16 “Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.”

Bible verses on Morning Prayers

1. Psalm 143:8 “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life”.

2. Psalm 90:14 Satisfy us in the morning with your loyal love! Then we will shout for joy and be happy all our days!

3. Psalm 86:11-12 “Teach me your way, LORD, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever”.

4. Psalm 25:5 “Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long”.

5. Psalm 119:35 “Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it”.

6. Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through him who strengthens me”.

7. Psalm 59:16 “But as for me, I will sing about your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress”.

8. Isaiah 33:2 “LORD, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress”.

9. Psalm 73:26 “My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever”.

10. Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you”.

11. Psalm 86:2 “Guard my life, for I am faithful to you; save your servant who trusts in you. You are my God”.

12. Psalm 40:11 “Do not withhold your mercy from me, LORD; may your love and faithfulness always protect me”.

13. Psalm 140:4 “Guard me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from violent men, who have planned to trip up my feet”.

 Conclusion

Morning prayer is a powerful tool for Christians to begin the day with hope and strength believing that everything will go well as far as God is with you.It will be wrong to start your day alone without involving God, So always invite God into your daily life.

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