When we live with our family or stay with our friends, we may have noticed how mornings can often set the mood for the rest of the day. Starting the day with a grateful heart, a motivated soul, and a fresh mind can help us, and our loved ones productively get through the day and may even minimize fatigue and stress. Whether we offer this morning prayer for friends and family at the breakfast table or as we wake up, talking to the Lord each morning can help us feel at ease for the rest of the day, knowing that we have asked Him to protect our family members and friends from danger and guide them throughout their day.
Good morning prayer for family and friends
God, our unfailing Provider,
Glory to You in the highest. We hold Your banner high, Your Name etched into our hearts just as our redemption scarred the palms of Jesus Christ.
I am unworthy of Your love, for sin has stained the robes You clothed me with. But I do not hide from Your eyes nor run from Your embrace, O Lord. Instead, I approach You with a humble heart, seeking pardon for my sins, in full trust of your forgiveness. Cleanse me of any wrongdoing and deliver me from the path of temptation.
As the rising sun opens our eyes, I praise You for another day of life for me to cherish my family and friends and carry out my responsibilities. The gift of life is a blessing I often forget to be grateful for, but the simple smell of coffee, the angelic sound of birds, and the dearest faces of those I hold closest to my heart are enough to remind me of Your unfailing grace, love, and provision.
As we each set off to do our own work for the day, I pray that You will watch over my family and me and deliver us from danger. Be our almighty shield and ward off any harm that may befall us from any danger. Although I often think about the well-being of my friends and family, I shall cast all my fears unto You, for I know in my heart that You will keep us safe and secure.
I pray for my true and loyal friends, who continue to uplift and inspire me each day. I pray for their protection as well. Grant them wisdom and motivation no matter how stressful the week ahead may be. May each morning remind them of Your presence in their lives so that even when I am not with them, they will be assured that they will never be alone through life’s struggles.
We live humbly, O Lord, doing our best to take up the righteous work and avoid the temptation of sin. I pray that our good deeds will not only be a daily habit but a standard to which we hold ourselves no matter how stressful or how difficult our day is. May You bless us all with good health and prosperity so that we may never have to worry about our needs. I pray that with every blessing of abundance comes the will to help others. Inspire generosity within us and enable us to help our neighbors and the needy so we can brighten their mornings too.
Amen.
Short morning prayer for friends and family
Great God, my only wish this morning is for You to keep my family members and friends safe. Watch over them, O Lord, as they set off for work, school, or wherever they may go. Shield them from danger and inspire perseverance and motivation in their hearts to keep them energized throughout the week. May each morning remind them of Your unfailing and sufficient grace. May You bless us all generously. Amen.
The Word of God
But I will sing of your might; I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning. For you have been a fortress for me and a refuge in the day of my distress.
Psalm 59:16 NRSVUE
Let me hear of your steadfast love in the morning, for in you I put my trust. Teach me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.
Psalm 143:8 NRSVUE
O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I plead my case to you and watch.
Psalm 5:3 NRSVUE
Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually.
1 Chronicles 16:11 NRSVUE
Intercessory prayer to Saint Raphael the Archangel
Blessed Saint Raphael, bathed in light and clothed in honor,
This new day that has dawned on my life reminds me of God’s depthless love for me. I am reminded of the grace He bestowed and the gifts He blessed me with despite my disobedience and guilt. I pray that you will carry my repentant pleas to His ears and pray for the cleansing of my soul.
Before I start my day, I seek your guidance and protection for my family and friends. Guide us as we each go about our day and accomplish our responsibilities. In this world full of uncertainties, I pray that you will guard us, whatever we do and wherever we go. May the good God send you to protect us from evil and tragedy.
I pray for the health of my family members, especially my elders and those who suffer from illnesses. May they see inspiration and have courage each morning, no matter their stress and suffering. I also pray for the happiness of my dearest friends, who have been with me through my best and my worst and still supported me all the same. May the Lord grant the desires of their hearts and ease their troubles.
May every beautiful sunrise beyond our windows and every busy morning around the kitchen table be daily reminders of the Lord’s presence in our lives.
Saint Raphael, pray for us. Amen.
Further reflection
Mornings are a great way to bond with our loved ones, especially our family members. Starting our morning with a hearty breakfast and a meaningful conversation around the table can help us feel better about the day’s work ahead. We only want what’s best for the people we love, and sometimes, we can’t help but fear for their safety and well-being in this world full of uncertainties. Our futures are hidden from sight, and we never know how much time we have left to spend together, so we should always treat our loved ones with as much respect and affection as we can muster. Helping them with chores or work and greeting them with a hearty ‘good morning’ is a good way to express how much we care about them. Most of all, remember to offer good morning prayers for family and friends before we go our separate ways. Talk to the Lord and ask Him to keep them healthy and safe and to grant us many more years to cherish with our loved ones.
