Morning arrives whether we feel ready or not. Sometimes it comes quietly, with a little space to breathe. Other times it arrives already full: full of thoughts, responsibilities, worries, or decisions waiting to be made.
Before the day begins to pull you outward, this is a moment to pause. A moment to gather yourself, to breathe, and to place what lies ahead into gentle hands.
You do not need perfect words. You do not need certainty or strength. You only need a willingness to begin.
Take a slow breath. Let the noise settle. And when you are ready, begin.
A Morning Prayer
Today, I begin again.
I begin this day with all that I carry:
the thoughts that kept me awake,
the worries that linger,
the hopes I am afraid to name,
and the responsibilities waiting ahead.I do not ask for everything to be easy.
I ask for steadiness.
I ask for clarity where my mind feels crowded,
and peace where my heart feels restless.Help me to move through this day with intention rather than urgency.
To speak with care.
To listen more than I react.
To choose patience when I feel rushed,
and kindness when I feel tired.If challenges come, help me meet them without fear.
If uncertainty appears, help me trust that I do not need every answer right now.
If I make mistakes, help me learn rather than withdraw.Let me be present in what I am doing,
rather than anxious about what I have not yet done.
Let me carry today lightly, without holding everything at once.Give me clarity for the next small step,
peace in moments that feel unsettled,
and the wisdom to know when to pause.As this day unfolds, remind me that I do not walk it alone.
That I can return to stillness at any moment.
That peace does not require perfection.I place this day into care greater than my own.
I begin with trust.
I begin with calm.
I begin with openness.Amen.
A Quiet Closing
You can return to this prayer whenever the day begins to feel heavy or rushed. There is no limit to how many times you can begin again.