Good Morning, Lord

“Give attention to the sound of my cry,
    my King and my God,
    for to you do I pray.
O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice;..
    I prepare a sacrifice for you and watch...

I, through the abundance of your steadfast love,
    will enter your house.
I will bow down toward your holy temple…
Lead me, O Lord, in your righteousness..;
    make your way straight before me.” Psalm 5:2-3,7-8

“By day the Lord commands his steadfast love,
    and at night his song is with me,
    a prayer to the God of my life.” Psalm 42:8

“O Lord, I call upon you; hasten to me!
    Give ear to my voice when I call to you!
Let my prayer be counted as incense before you,
    and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice!..

My eyes are toward you, O God, my Lord.” Psalm 142:1-2,8

“Hear my prayer, O Lord;
    give ear to my pleas for mercy!
    In your faithfulness answer me, in your righteousness!..
I stretch out my hands to you…
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.

Teach me to do your will,
    for you are my God!
Let your good Spirit lead me
    on level ground!” Psalm 143:1-2,6,8,10

“And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed.” Mark 1:35

Good morning, Lord
I’m now awaking
A whole new day
Is mine for taking

Keep my heart
Clutched to Your breast
To sense Your pulse
To hear Your breath

I praise You first
As First and Last
The great I AM
The Son most blessed

You’re holy, sovereign
Lifted high
Your love is boundless,
Mercies nigh

You’re generous, gracious,
Infinitely wise
You know our needs
And hear our cries

Today will bring
Its winds and bite
Spirit help me
See things right

To own Your vision
And know Your mind
Keep light before
Put doubts behind

Reveal the steps
You’d have me take
The foes to fight
Sins to forsake

Distractions pull
And fears alight
Temptations flirt
And dim my sight

Infuse my will
Make vision clear
Inspire boldness,
Keep me near

I choose to join
Life’s rub and mess
So You can teach
Me righteousness

To bear Your fruit
All through the day
In worship, service,
Work, and play

To be like You
Is my desire
To think Your thoughts
To wield Your fire

For things eternal,
Good, and true
To selfless give,
Your grace imbue

I want my days
To tell Your story
And all I do
To bring You glory

So take my moments
And each hour
Guide me, fill them
With Your power

May words and actions
Reflect Your name
Help me to bless,
Instruct, redeem

So others see You
In my face,
And grasp Your truth
And want Your grace

And feel Your love
And know their value
And turn from emptiness
To know You

For You are mighty
Kind, and great
Faithful, steady
Never late

Your steadfast love
Is without measure
Eternal life
The greatest treasure

Thank You my Lord
For hearing me
For giving Jesus
To set me free

With trust and hope
My hands I raise
For You are worthy
Of highest praise

Amen (PEB)