Sunday morning prayers

Sunday morning prayers provide an opportunity to seek guidance, find strength in difficult times, and renew one’s spirit. Here are 30 Sunday morning prayers and Sunday morning declarations.

Sunday morning praise and worship prayers

1. Prayer for thanking God for the day

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for this new day. As I enter Your presence, renew my heart and mind to focus on Your goodness.

Scripture: “This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24

Declaration: I declare that today is a day of joy and gladness, and I will rejoice in the Lord who has made it.

2. Prayer for God’s guidance

Prayer: Lord, guide my steps today. Let Your Word be a light to my path, leading me in righteousness.

Scripture: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105

Declaration: I declare that the Word of God will direct my path today, leading me in His truth and righteousness.

3. Prayer for the filling of the holy spirit

Prayer: Father, I ask for Your Spirit to fill me today, empowering me to serve You with gladness and sincerity of heart.

Scripture: “Serve the Lord with gladness; come before His presence with singing.” Psalm 100:2

Declaration: I declare that I will serve the Lord with joy and a heart full of praise today.su

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4. Prayer for trusting in God

Prayer: Lord, I trust in You as my shepherd. Lead me beside the still waters and restore my soul this day.

Scripture: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Psalm 23:1

Declaration: I declare that the Lord is my shepherd, and I will lack nothing today as He guides and provides for me.

5. Prayer for the love of God

Prayer: Father, let Your love abound in me, that I may love others with the same love You have shown me.

Scripture “And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love to one another and to all, just as we do to you”1 Thessalonians 3:12

Declaration: I declare that God’s love is increasing in me, and I will love others as Christ loves me.

6. Lord, I seek Your presence

Prayer: Lord, I seek Your presence this morning. May Your face shine upon me and grant me peace.

Scripture: “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you.” Numbers 6:24-25

Declaration: I declare that the Lord’s favor is upon me, and His peace surrounds me today.

7. Lord, renew my strength

Prayer: Father, renew my strength as I wait upon You today. Help me to mount up with wings like eagles.

Scripture: “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles.” Isaiah 40:31

Declaration: I declare that my strength is renewed in the Lord, and I will rise above every challenge today.

8. Lord, I surrender my plans to You

Prayer: Lord, I surrender my plans to You. Establish my steps and lead me in Your perfect will today.

Scripture: “Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established.” Proverbs 16:3

Declaration: I declare that as I commit my day to the Lord, He will establish my steps and guide me in His will.

9. Lord, fill my heart with Your peace

Prayer: Father, fill my heart with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Let it guard my heart and mind today.

Scripture: “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7

Declaration: I declare that the peace of God is guarding my heart and mind today, keeping me in perfect peace.

10. Lord, fill me with joy

Prayer: Lord, as I seek You this morning, fill me with joy in Your presence and the assurance of Your love.

Scripture: “You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy.” Psalm 16:11

Declaration: I declare that in the presence of the Lord, I find fullness of joy and life everlasting.

11. Lord, grant me wisdom and discernment

Prayer: Father, grant me wisdom and discernment today, that I may walk in Your truth and make decisions that honor You.

Scripture: “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” James 1:5

Declaration: I declare that God’s wisdom is guiding me today, and I will make choices that reflect His truth.

12. Prayer for strengthening in faith

Prayer: Lord, strengthen my faith today. Help me to trust in Your promises and stand firm in my belief.

Scripture: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1

Declaration: I declare that my faith is strong in the Lord, and I will trust in His promises today.

13. Prayer for protection

Prayer: Father, I ask for Your protection over my life and my loved ones today. Keep us safe from harm and evil.

Scripture: “The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade at your right hand.” Psalm 121:5

Declaration: I declare that the Lord is my keeper and protector, and I am safe in His hands today.

14. Lord, let Your Word dwell richly in me

Prayer: Lord, let Your Word dwell richly in me today, that I may speak and act according to Your truth.

Scripture: “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom.” Colossians 3:16

Declaration: I declare that the Word of Christ dwells richly in me, guiding my thoughts, words, and actions today.

15. Prayer for putting God first

Prayer: Father, I seek Your kingdom first today. Help me to prioritize Your will above all else.

Scripture: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33

Declaration: I declare that I am seeking God’s kingdom first today, and He will supply all my needs.

16. Prayer to see the wonders of God

Prayer: Lord, open my eyes to see the wonders of Your creation today. Let me marvel at Your handiwork and give You praise.

Scripture: “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament shows His handiwork.” Psalm 19:1

Declaration: I declare that I will see God’s glory in creation today and praise Him for His marvelous works.

17. Prayer for Gratitude

Prayer: Father, fill my heart with gratitude today. Help me to recognize and give thanks for all Your blessings.

Scripture: “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Declaration: I declare that I will give thanks in all circumstances today, recognizing God’s goodness in my life.

18. Prayer for Compassion

Prayer: Lord, grant me a heart of compassion today, that I may be a blessing to those in need.

Scripture: “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” Colossians 3:12

Declaration: I declare that I will walk in compassion and kindness today, reflecting God’s love to those around me.

19. Prayer for boldness to witness

Prayer: Father, empower me to be a witness of Your love and truth today. Give me the boldness to share the gospel.

Scripture: “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me.” Acts 1:8

Declaration: I declare that I am empowered by the Holy Spirit to be a bold witness of God’s love and truth today.

20. Prayer for a clean heart

Prayer: Lord, cleanse my heart from all unrighteousness today. Create in me a clean heart, O God.

Scripture: Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10

Declaration: I declare that God is creating a clean heart in me today, and I will walk in His righteousness.

21. Prayer for trusting God

Prayer: Father, I ask for Your guidance in every decision I make today. Lead me by Your Spirit.

Scripture: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6

Declaration: I declare that I trust in the Lord with all my heart, and He is directing my paths today.

22. Let your joy be my strength

Prayer: Lord, fill me with Your joy today, even amid challenges. Let Your joy be my strength.

Scripture: “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10

Declaration: I declare that the joy of the Lord is my strength today, and I will rejoice in Him despite any circumstance.

23. Prayer for humility

Prayer: Father, help me to walk in humility today, considering others better than myself and serving them with love.

Scripture: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” Philippians 2:3

Declaration: I declare that I will walk in humility and serve others with a heart full of love today.

24. Prayer for healing

Prayer: Lord, I ask for Your healing power to flow through me today, bringing health and wholeness to my body and soul.

Scripture: “But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5

Declaration: I declare that by the stripes of Jesus, I am healed and whole today, walking in divine health.

25. Prayer for renewal of mind

Prayer: Father, renew my mind with Your Word today. Let my thoughts be aligned with Your truth.

Scripture: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Romans 12:2

Declaration: I declare that my mind is renewed by God’s Word today, and I will think according to His truth.

26. Prayer for forgiveness

Prayer: Lord, help me to walk in forgiveness today, releasing any bitterness or anger towards others.

Scripture: “And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32

Declaration: I declare that I will walk in forgiveness and kindness today, just as Christ has forgiven me.

27. Prayer to resist temptation

Prayer: Father, I ask for Your strength to resist temptation today. Deliver me from evil and keep me on the right path.

Scripture: “And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” Matthew 6:13

Declaration: I declare that the Lord is delivering me from all evil, and I will resist temptation by His strength today.

28. Prayer for God’s presence

Prayer: Lord, let Your presence go before me today. May Your Spirit lead and guide me in all that I do.

Scripture: “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14

Declaration: I declare that the presence of the Lord is with me today, giving me rest and guiding my steps.

29. Prayer for hope

Prayer: Father, fill me with hope today, knowing that Your promises are true and Your plans for me are good.

Scripture: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

Declaration: I declare that God’s plans for me are good, and I will walk in hope and confidence today.

30. Prayer for peace

Prayer: Lord, I ask for Your peace to reign in my heart today, keeping me calm and steady in all circumstances.

Scripture: “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27

Declaration: I declare that the peace of Christ reigns in my heart today, and I will not be troubled or afraid.