In a mother’s arms, love does flow,
As gentle as the winds that blow,
In her embrace, we come to know,
God’s love, a seed she helps us sow.
She speaks with wisdom, kindness too,
In all she does, her love shines through,
Her children rise and call her true,
Her husband praises her, it’s true.
(Proverbs 31:26-28)
For you formed me, my inward parts,
You covered me in my mother’s heart,
I will praise You, for I am fearfully made,
Marvelous are Your works, my soul will not fade.
(Psalm 139:13-14)
Children, obey your parents in the Lord,
For this is right, according to His word,
Honor your father and mother, too,
So your days may be long and true.
(Ephesians 6:1-3)
Love is patient, love is kind,
In a mother’s heart, these virtues bind,
Love bears all things, hopes all things too,
In her love, we find life anew.
(1 Corinthians 13:4-7)
Even in His dying hour,
Jesus entrusted to His power,
His mother dear, a sacred flower,
In love, He gave her to another.
(John 19:26-27)
My soul magnifies the Lord,
My spirit rejoices, in Him adored,
For He has looked on His maidservant’s state,
Behold, henceforth, all generations call me blessed, great.
(Luke 1:46-48)
So on this day, we honor you,
A mother’s love, forever true,
In every smile, in every tear,
Your love, a treasure we hold dear.
When you wake up in the morning, start your day with a verse from the Bible. Before you get out of bed, take a moment to pray.
- Psalm 118:24 This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Each day is a gift from God. Life is not without its problems and struggles, but take a moment to give thanks to God for his blessings.
- Lamentations 3:22-23 The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
God loves you. Be reminded as you wake up that God’s mercy is new every day. God is faithful.
- Psalm 143:8 Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.
Take a moment at seek God’s will, ask for his presence to fill you as the new day begins. Ask God to lift off any burdens and give you peace.
- Proverbs 16:9 The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.
We have our will, wishes and desires. Make it a habit to lift up your plans before God and ask for his guidance in everything you do the coming day.
- Matthew 6:11 Give us this day our daily bread
We trust God’s provision. He knows what we need. When we pray the Lord’s prayer, we ask for God to give us what we need.
- Psalm 90:14 Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.
Starting the day in the right way makes the whole day easier. Remembering God’s steadfast love for us is surely a wonderful reminder.
- Isaiah 33:2 O LORD, be gracious to us; we wait for you. Be our arm every morning, our salvation in the time of trouble.
Ask for God to protect you. We entrust our lives and our souls to God. It’s in him we have salvation.
What is prayer?
Just as how we communicate in order to keep our relations intact, we should also be in constant touch with our Father in Heaven. One way of doing that is through prayer. Prayer is the communication between us and God. We can boldly go to Him in prayer and tell him how we feel, what we desire, seek guidance etc. Prayer is giving our attention to God in a two-way spiritual relationship where we talk to God and also listen to Him. Prayer is like a child’s conversation with their father. It is natural for a child to ask his father for the things they need, or to ask for advice or guidance.
Who should pray?
Prayer is an open invitation extended to everyone, regardless of their circumstances, background, or status. The Bible is explicit in its encouragement for all people to engage in prayer. In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV), the Apostle Paul encourages believers by saying, “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” This passage conveys that prayer is not limited to a select few but is a continuous and open invitation for all believers.
So to answer the question, “YOU” should pray.
Why should you pray?
When you receive Christ into your heart, you become a child of God and have the privilege of talking to Him in prayer at any time about anything. The Christian life is a personal relationship to God through Jesus Christ. And best of all, it is a relationship that will last for all eternity.
There are many promises in God’s Word to encourage us to pray, such as: “He shall call upon me and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honor him” (Psalm 91:15); “And it shall come to pass that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear” (Isaiah 65:24); “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7). These Scriptures assure us that God hears and answers prayer.
When should you pray?
You should pray at all times.
1 Thessalonians 5 v 17 “Pray without ceasing”.
The Bible is clear that we should pray always–And we should. However, there are some circumstances in our lives that should trigger immediate prayer. Here are examples of circumstances that should trigger prayer.
1. When you are happy.
“Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise.” James 1:13
2. When you are tempted. “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil” (Matt. 6:13).
“Keep watching and praying that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Matthew 26:41
3. When you are worried. The Bible teaches us to cast their burdens on the Lord.
Paul wrote, “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God” (Phil. 4:6).
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When you have a great decision to make or problem to solve: The Bible teaches that,” If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” (James. 1:5).
5. When you are discouraged: In living the Christian life, you should not quit. You need to turn to God in prayer. Jesus said,“Men ought always to pray, and not to faint” (Lk. 18:1).Paul said, “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints” (Ephesians. 6:18). When you are discouraged, ask God to send you some help in the form of other Christians.
- When you have sinned.: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1John: 1:7-9).
Where should you pray?
This question has a lot of different answers, and thank goodness it does. God hears your prayers no matter where you’re praying. In the Bible, people prayed in houses, in closets, on mountaintops, in deserts, late at night, early in the morning, before meals, and after battles. So maybe it doesn’t really matter where your body is during prayer and at what time you pray. Instead, it’s about where your heart is when you pray. Any time you want or need to talk with God, that’s when you should pray. Any place you need to feel the influence of His love, that’s where you should pray. You don’t have to wait for the perfect time or place (or the perfect you). Just pray. God will hear you.