Morning Prayer for Sunday, March 9, 2025
Praying the Scriptures
Sunday Morning Prayer
March 9, 2025
If we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. (1 John 1:7)
Gracious and loving Lord,
As the first light of dawn stretches across the desert, painting the Florida Mountains in hues of gold and rose, I step into this new day with a heart open to Your presence. The cool air carries the scent of creosote and mesquite, and the hush of morning reminds me that Your mercies are new every day.
Father, You have called me to walk in the light as You are in the light. Let my steps today be steady and sure, guided by Your truth. May the path I tread be one of righteousness, where no shadow of fear or doubt lingers, for Your light dispels all darkness.
As the sun rises higher, warming the earth and stirring the life around me, I give thanks for the fellowship of believers—those who walk this journey of faith with me. May our lives reflect Your love, our words speak truth, and our hearts remain open to one another, bound together in the grace of Jesus Christ.
Forgive me, Lord, for the times I have stumbled, for the moments I have turned from Your light. Wash me anew in Your mercy, and let my soul be radiant with the glow of Your forgiveness. Today, I seek to be a vessel of Your peace, a reflection of Your love, and a witness to Your unfailing goodness.
May this day, like the desert after the rain, be filled with the fresh hope of renewal. May I walk humbly, love deeply, and shine brightly for You.
In the holy name of Jesus, my Redeemer and Light, I pray.
Amen.
I hope this prayer brings you peace and inspiration for your day.
The Bible passages come from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Bible, copyrighted © 1989, 1993 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America and are used by permission. All rights reserved. Praying the Scriptures is penned daily by Kenny Sallee, ThM.
