279 January Morning Prayer Collection to Start Your Day with God

January mornings arrive with a certain stillness. The holidays are over. The decorations are packed away. The quiet feels different from December’s quiet. It feels like a held breath. The year is fresh, but the cold makes you want to stay under the blankets. A January morning prayer needs to match that energy. Not frantic. Not overly cheerful. Just steady. Just present. These 279 prayers are written for those cold, slow mornings when you need to start the day with God but the words come out like frost.

Morning prayer in January carries unique weight. This is the month of new beginnings, but new beginnings are hard. The resolutions from January first have already started to fray. The gym membership feels like a waste. The promise to read the Bible every day has already been broken for some of you. These prayers meet you exactly there. They do not demand perfection. They do not pretend you have it all together. Instead, they offer simple, honest words to speak to God before the sun fully rises or while the coffee brews.

Every prayer in this collection is built for the specific feel of January. You will find prayers for waking up, prayers for letting go of the past year, prayers for facing the cold, prayers for work, for family, for doubt, for hope. The language stays conversational because God does not need fancy words. Use these prayers on your commute, at your kitchen table, or in those few minutes of silence before the kids wake up. January has thirty one days. You have 279 prayers. That is nine prayers for every day of the month. You will never run out of words.

Opening January Morning Prayers

These prayers help you begin the day with focus and honesty.

God, January morning. Cold. Dark. Slow. I am not ready for the day. But you are. Start without me. I will catch up.
Jesus, the year is new but I feel the same. Same struggles. Same fears. Same sin. Meet me in my sameness.
Father, thank you for another January. Another chance. Another month of mornings. I do not deserve another one. Thank you.
Holy Spirit, warm me up. Not just my body. My heart. It feels frozen some mornings. Breathe on it.
Lord, the holidays are over. The house feels empty. The calendar feels full. Help me find you in the ordinary again.
God, I made promises on January first. I have already broken some. Forgive me. Let me start again on this January morning.
Jesus, you woke up early to pray. Before the sun. Before the crowds. Teach me to find you in the dark morning hours.
Father, the new year energy is fading. January feels long. Give me perseverance for the long haul.
Holy Spirit, speak to me before the noise starts. Before the emails. Before the demands. Just you and me for a minute.
Lord, I am tired. The holidays wore me out. I need your rest more than I need my to do list.
God, thank you for the quiet of January. No parties. No rushing. Just space to breathe. Help me not fill the space with noise.
Jesus, you faced the wilderness. January feels like a wilderness sometimes. Empty. Cold. Long. Walk with me through it.
Father, I bring you this January morning. It is not much. Just another Tuesday. But it is yours.
Holy Spirit, stir me awake. Not just physically. Spiritually. I have been sleeping through my own life.
Lord, the resolutions are already hard. The diet. The budget. The early mornings. Give me grace for small steps.
God, some people love January. Clean slates. Fresh starts. I find it heavy. Help me carry the weight of new beginnings.
Jesus, you said your mercies are new every morning. I need new mercies on this January morning. The old ones ran out.
Father, the sun is rising later. The days are short. Teach me to find light even in the shortest days.
Holy Spirit, fan into flame the gift of God that is in me. The fire has gone low. Blow on the embers.
Lord, I do not feel like praying this morning. I am doing it anyway. Accept my dull obedience.

January Morning Prayers for Letting Go

January is about new beginnings. But new beginnings require letting go of the old.

God, I carry last year into this year. The regrets. The failures. The grudges. Help me set them down.
Jesus, you said to forget what lies behind. I cannot forget. But I can stop letting it drive me. Help me.
Father, I release my grip on the disappointments of last year. The job I did not get. The relationship that ended. I let it go.
Holy Spirit, show me what I am holding onto that I need to release. Bitterness. Fear. Control. Show me.
Lord, I forgive the people who hurt me last year. I say the words even when I do not feel them. Help the feelings catch up.
God, I forgive myself. For the stupid choices. For the wasted time. For the words I cannot take back. Help me receive my own forgiveness.
Jesus, you carried the cross. You know what heavy feels like. Take the weight I have been carrying. It is too much for me.
Father, I let go of the need to understand everything. Last year did not make sense. This year might not either. I trust you anyway.
Holy Spirit, empty me of my plans. My plans for January. My plans for the year. I hold them loosely. You decide.
Lord, I release my fear of the future. January stretches ahead like a blank page. I am scared of what I might write. Write it for me.
God, I stop clinging to my reputation. What people think of me is not my business. What you think of me is everything.
Jesus, you had nowhere to lay your head. I cling to my comfort. Loosen my grip.
Father, I let go of the need to be in control. I am not in control. I never was. You are. That is better.
Holy Spirit, remove the poison of comparison. I compare my January to everyone else’s. Heal that sickness.
Lord, I surrender my calendar. It is too full already. Show me what to cut. Give me courage to say no.
God, I release my fantasies about how this year should go. My fantasies are not your plans. Your plans are better.
Jesus, you prayed, Not my will but yours be done. Let that be my January prayer.
Father, I let go of the illusion that I have time. I do not know how many Januarys I have left. Help me live like that.
Holy Spirit, pry my fingers open. I am holding onto things that are already dead. Let me bury them.
Lord, I release this January morning to you. It is yours. Do what you want with it.

January Morning Prayers for Gratitude

Gratitude changes the shape of a morning. These prayers thank God for small things.

God, thank you for the heat that came on when I turned the thermostat. Small mercies. Real mercies.
Jesus, thank you for the coffee. For the warmth of the mug in my cold hands. For the ritual of waking up.
Father, thank you for the blanket I pulled tighter this morning. For the bed I slept in. For the roof over my head.
Holy Spirit, thank you for the sound of nothing. For the quiet before the day starts. For the space to breathe.
Lord, thank you for another January. Another year of mornings. I almost took it for granted. Forgive me.
God, thank you for the people I will see today. For the ones who love me. For the ones who need me. For the ones I need.
Jesus, thank you for the promise that you are with me. Even on cold January mornings. Even when I do not feel you.
Father, thank you for the birds that still sing in winter. They do not wait for spring. Teach me to sing anyway.
Holy Spirit, thank you for the light that grows a little longer each day. January is dark. But the light is coming.
Lord, thank you for the failures of last year. They taught me things success never could. Thank you for the hard lessons.
God, thank you for the body that woke up this morning. Aching joints and all. It is still working. Thank you.
Jesus, thank you for the forgiveness that covers my broken resolutions. I failed again. You forgive again.
Father, thank you for the scriptures that are old but never get old. Same words. Fresh mercy.
Holy Spirit, thank you for the prayers I do not know how to pray. You pray them for me. Thank you for carrying me.
Lord, thank you for the winter. For the rest it forces on me. For the slower pace. For the permission to hibernate.
God, thank you for the friends who check on me in January. When everyone else is busy, they remember me. Thank you.
Jesus, thank you for the hope that spring will come. It always comes. You always come.
Father, thank you for the ordinary. For laundry and dishes and commutes. These are the stuff of life. Help me see them as gifts.
Holy Spirit, thank you for the breath in my lungs. One more January morning. One more chance.
Lord, thank you. I do not say it enough. Thank you for everything. For this January morning most of all.

January Morning Prayers for Work

Most people go back to work in January. These prayers cover that transition.

God, I go back to work today. The break is over. The routine returns. Bless the ordinary labor of my hands.
Jesus, you worked as a carpenter. You know what it feels like to be tired at the end of a day. Bless my tiredness.
Father, give me focus. My mind is still on holiday mode. Pull it back to the task in front of me.
Holy Spirit, give me patience with my coworkers. The ones who talk too much. The ones who never help. Help me love them.
Lord, I am not excited about work this January. It feels like a slog. Give me joy even in the slog.
God, protect me from the temptation to cut corners. Let me work with integrity even when no one is watching.
Jesus, you said to work as for the Lord and not for human masters. Help me work for you today. Even the boring parts.
Father, for the person who hates their job. January is especially hard for them. Give them hope. Open new doors.
Holy Spirit, give me wisdom for the decisions I have to make. Show me the right path. Close the wrong doors.
Lord, help me be a blessing to my boss and my colleagues. Let them see you in me. Not through preaching. Through serving.
God, I am anxious about the workload this January. It looks overwhelming. Show me one task at a time.
Jesus, you promised rest for the weary. I am weary. Give me rest in the middle of the work.
Father, if I am unemployed this January, provide. Open doors. Give me patience in the waiting.
Holy Spirit, give me creativity. The old solutions are not working. Show me something new.
Lord, help me leave work at work. Do not let it follow me home. Protect my evenings.
God, bless the work of my hands. Whether it pays well or poorly. Whether people notice or not. Let it honor you.
Jesus, you told parables about workers in vineyards. You care about work. Care for my work today.
Father, give me energy. January fatigue is real. Prop me up.
Holy Spirit, remind me that my identity is not in my job. I am your child first. Worker second.
Lord, let my work be worship today. Not just Sunday singing. Tuesday spreadsheets. Let that be worship too.

January Morning Prayers for Family

Family life continues through January. These prayers cover spouses, children, and parents.

God, thank you for my family. The ones under my roof. The ones far away. The ones I miss.
Jesus, bless my spouse today. Give them patience. Give them joy. Give them a moment of peace.
Father, protect my children. At school. With friends. Online. Watch over them when I cannot.
Holy Spirit, help me be a better parent. Less yelling. More listening. Less reacting. More responding.
Lord, heal the wounds in my family. Old arguments. Silent treatments. Grudges that will not die. Bring peace.
God, for the family member who is far from you. Keep calling them. Use me to draw them back.
Jesus, you had a family on earth. You know the messiness. Be present in our mess.
Father, give me words to say sorry to my family. I hurt them last year. Let me start this January with amends.
Holy Spirit, protect our home from the enemy. He wants to divide us. Make us a fortress.
Lord, for the single parent reading this. Provide. Send help. Be their partner today.
God, help me listen to my children. Really listen. Not just nod while I check my phone.
Jesus, give me wisdom for discipline. Not harsh. Not soft. Just right. The way you discipline me.
Father, protect my parents as they age. Give them health. Give them purpose. Give them your peace.
Holy Spirit, remind me to pray for my family. Not just when there is a crisis. Every day.
Lord, let our family laugh today. January can be grey. Let laughter be the color.
God, for marriages that are struggling in January. The holidays hid the cracks. Now the cracks show. Heal them.
Jesus, help me forgive my family. They have hurt me. I have hurt them. Break the cycle.
Father, give us a family rhythm for January. Meals together. Prayers together. Just being together.
Holy Spirit, thank you for the family you have given me. They are not perfect. Neither am I. Perfect for each other.
Lord, let my family be a little taste of heaven. Just a little. Enough to keep us hoping.

January Morning Prayers for the Cold

Winter is real in January. These prayers acknowledge the cold and ask God to meet us in it.

God, it is cold this morning. My bones feel it. My mood feels it. Warm me from the inside out.
Jesus, you had no place to lay your head. You know what cold feels like. Be near the homeless on this cold January morning.
Father, thank you for shelter. For walls and heat and blankets. So many have less. Make me grateful.
Holy Spirit, your fire keeps us warm. Not just physically. Spiritually. Let your fire burn in my cold heart.
Lord, the cold makes me want to stay inside. Help me go out anyway. People need what I have.
God, protect those who work outside in January. Construction workers. Mail carriers. Police. Keep them safe.
Jesus, you calmed the storm. You have power over weather. Use that power to protect the vulnerable today.
Father, the cold reminds me that winter will not last forever. Spring is coming. Easter is coming.
Holy Spirit, warmth me up so I can warm others. Let me be a heater for someone who is freezing emotionally.
Lord, I complain about the cold. Forgive my complaining. People would trade places with me in a second.
God, thank you for the beauty of frost. For ice on the windows. For crisp air. Winter has its own glory.
Jesus, you walked on water. You are not afraid of the cold. Teach me not to be afraid either.
Father, for the furnace that works. For the car that starts. For the coat that fits. Thank you.
Holy Spirit, when I feel spiritually cold, breathe on me. Fan the flame. Do not let my love grow cold.
Lord, let the cold drive me to prayer. Not to complaining. When I shiver, let me pray for those who have no heat.
God, the cold slows things down. Maybe that is a gift. Help me receive the gift of slowness.
Jesus, you said you would rather we be hot or cold than lukewarm. Do not let me be lukewarm. Light me up or shake me up.
Father, thank you for hot drinks. For tea and coffee and cocoa. For the warmth that comes from a mug.
Holy Spirit, let my love be hot. Not cold. Not lukewarm. Hot. Like fire. Like January should not have.
Lord, this cold will pass. Help me endure it with grace. And help me remember the cold when I complain about the heat in July.

January Morning Prayers for Goals and Resolutions

January is full of goal setting. These prayers help you do it with the right heart.

God, I made resolutions. Some of them are good. Some of them are pride. Purify my goals.
Jesus, you said to seek first your kingdom. Let my goals serve your kingdom, not my ego.
Father, help me set goals that matter. Not just weight and money. But kindness and prayer and justice.
Holy Spirit, give me the strength to keep going when the excitement wears off. That is when real growth happens.
Lord, I have already failed one resolution. Do not let shame stop me. Let me get back up.
God, help me want the right things. My desires are twisted. Untwist them.
Jesus, you grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man. Let me grow that way too. Balanced. Whole.
Father, give me small wins this January. Not big dramatic changes. Small, steady steps in the right direction.
Holy Spirit, hold me accountable. Send people to check on me. I need help keeping my promises.
Lord, I release my resolutions to you. They are yours. You can change them. You can cancel them. I trust you.
God, let my goal this year be simply to love you more. Everything else can flow from that.
Jesus, you fasted forty days. I cannot do that. But I can give up one small thing. Help me keep that small promise.
Father, I want to read the Bible more this year. Give me a hunger for your word. Make it taste good.
Holy Spirit, I want to pray more. Wake me up early. Remind me through the day. Do not let me forget.
Lord, I want to give more. Loosen my grip on my money. Show me where to sow.
God, I want to forgive more. Show me who I need to forgive. Give me the strength to do it.
Jesus, I want to serve more. Not for applause. For you. Show me the unnoticed needs.
Father, I want to rest more. Not laziness. Real rest. Sabbath. Help me stop.
Holy Spirit, I want to speak less and listen more. To you and to others. Shut my mouth. Open my ears.
Lord, I want to fear less. My resolutions are attempts to control. Help me trust instead.

January Morning Prayers for Hope

January can feel hopeless for some. These prayers bring light into the dark month.

God, January feels dark. The days are short. The nights are long. But you are the light that shines in the darkness.
Jesus, you are the light of the world. Shine into my January. Shine into my grey mood.
Father, hope is hard in January. The holidays are over. Spring is far away. Give me hope anyway.
Holy Spirit, you are the spirit of hope. Fill me. Overflow me. Let hope spill out of me.
Lord, I am waiting. Waiting for warmer days. Waiting for change. Waiting for you. Help me wait well.
God, hope is not the same as optimism. Optimism looks at circumstances. Hope looks at you. I choose hope.
Jesus, you walked out of the tomb. If you can do that, you can do anything. I hope in you.
Father, let me be hope for someone else today. Someone who has given up. Let them see you in me.
Holy Spirit, remind me of the promises you have kept. Every promise you have kept is a down payment on the ones you have not.
Lord, I do not feel hopeful today. But I choose to act hopeful. Do not hold my feelings against me.
God, the church calendar says Easter is coming. The natural calendar says spring is coming. Both are true. Both give me hope.
Jesus, you wept. You knew sorrow. You know my January sorrow. Be near.
Father, help me see the small signs of hope. A seed under the snow. A bird that stayed. A friend who called.
Holy Spirit, let hope rise in this January morning like the sun. Slow. Steady. Unstoppable.
Lord, I put my hope in you. Not in politics. Not in the economy. Not in my own strength. In you.
God, hope does not disappoint because your love has been poured into our hearts. Pour it again today.
Jesus, you are the same yesterday, today, and forever. January does not change you. My mood does not change you. You are hope.
Father, teach me to sing in the dark. The psalmists did. Give me a song for this January morning.
Holy Spirit, hope is an anchor for the soul. Anchor me. The winds are strong. Hold me steady.
Lord, I will hope in you. I will praise you. My face is down now. But it will not stay down. The light is coming.

January Morning Prayers for the New Year

The new year is still fresh. These prayers help you walk into it with God.

God, the new year is still new. The shine has not worn off yet. Let me enjoy this feeling while it lasts.
Jesus, you make all things new. Not just January first. Every day. Make me new today.
Father, I do not know what this year holds. But I know who holds this year. You. That is enough.
Holy Spirit, lead me in this new year. Like a pillar of fire in the wilderness. Light the way.
Lord, help me not waste the new year. Not in busyness. Not in laziness. Just in faithful presence.
God, the new year is a gift. I did not earn it. I did not deserve it. Thank you for giving it anyway.
Jesus, your mercies are new every morning. That means 365 sets of mercies this year. I will need every one.
Father, give me wisdom for this new year. Not cleverness. Wisdom from above. Pure. Peaceful. Gentle.
Holy Spirit, let this be the year I grow up spiritually. No more baby food. Solid food. Mature faith.
Lord, let this be the year I pray more. Not longer. Just more often. Just more honest.
God, let this be the year I forgive deeply. The grudges have gone on too long. Set me free.
Jesus, let this be the year I share my faith. Not with pressure. With natural overflow.
Father, let this be the year I rest. Real rest. Sabbath rest. Stop pretending I am God.
Holy Spirit, let this be the year I love my neighbor. The actual neighbor. The one next door. The one I have ignored.
Lord, let this be the year I give generously. Not leftovers. First fruits.
God, let this be the year I read the whole Bible. Not for a badge. To know you.
Jesus, let this be the year I face my fear. The thing I have been running from. Face it with you.
Father, let this be the year I make peace with my past. No more shame spirals. No more what ifs.
Holy Spirit, let this be the year I hear your voice more clearly. Not dramatic. Just clear.
Lord, let this be the year I love you more than I love anything else. That is the only resolution that matters.

Short January Morning Prayers

Quick, one sentence prayers for busy January mornings.

God, good morning. I need you.
Jesus, wake me up inside.
Father, thank you for another day.
Holy Spirit, fill me now.
Lord, I give you this day.
God, help me love someone hard to love.
Jesus, be my patience today.
Father, protect my family.
Holy Spirit, guide my choices.
Lord, let me see you today.
God, I trust you with this year.
Jesus, you are enough.
Father, forgive my many sins.
Holy Spirit, comfort the lonely.
Lord, use me today.
God, I am tired. Be my rest.
Jesus, calm my anxious heart.
Father, provide for my needs.
Holy Spirit, speak. I am listening.
Lord, let your kingdom come.

January Morning Prayers for the Unemployed

January is a hard month for job hunting. These prayers lift up those looking for work.

God, I am looking for work. January feels like a slow month for hiring. Give me patience.
Jesus, you worked with your hands. You know what it feels like to want to provide. Help me.
Father, provide for my family while I wait. Stretch what we have. Send help from unexpected places.
Holy Spirit, open doors that no one can shut. Close the wrong doors. Lead me to the right one.
Lord, the rejection emails hurt. Each one feels personal. Remind me that my worth is not in my job.
God, give me creative ideas. Not just job applications. New paths. New possibilities.
Jesus, you told stories about workers hired at different hours. Let me be hired. At any hour. I am ready.
Father, protect me from despair. January is dark. Unemployment makes it darker. Be my light.
Holy Spirit, remind me to pray for others who are unemployed. I am not alone in this.
Lord, use this waiting time. Do not waste it. Teach me something I could only learn while waiting.

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January Morning Prayers for Students

Students go back to school in January. These prayers cover that transition.

God, the break is over. School starts again. Give me focus. Give me motivation.
Jesus, you grew in wisdom. Help me grow in wisdom too. Real wisdom. Not just grades.
Father, protect my child at school. From bullies. From bad influences. From their own bad choices.
Holy Spirit, help me with this test. I studied. But I am nervous. Calm my mind.
Lord, give me good friends this semester. Friends who point me to you. Friends who make me better.
God, for the student who is struggling. The one who feels stupid. Remind them that you made them. You do not make junk.
Jesus, help me honor my teachers. Even the ones I do not like. Give me respect.
Father, help me manage my time. No more all nighters. No more procrastination. Help me start early.
Holy Spirit, give me clarity about my future. What should I study? What should I pursue? Show me.
Lord, let my schoolwork be worship. Not just getting through it. Doing it for you.

January Morning Prayers for the Depressed

January can trigger depression. These prayers name that struggle honestly.

God, January is hard for me. The grey sky matches my grey mood. I need you.
Jesus, you were a man of sorrows. You know what depression feels like. Be near.
Father, I cannot feel you right now. I pray anyway. I keep showing up even when I feel nothing.
Holy Spirit, you are the comforter. Comfort me. Send a friend to call. Send a song to my mind. Send something.
Lord, the darkness feels heavy. Lift it. Not on my timeline. On yours. I trust you.
God, help me get out of bed. Just that. One small step. Then the next step.
Jesus, you wept. You did not hide your tears. Let me cry if I need to cry. Hold my tears.
Father, protect me from myself. When my thoughts turn dark, interrupt them. Send a lifeline.
Holy Spirit, remind me that this will pass. Depression lies. It says this is forever. It is not.
Lord, I cannot pray much today. So I will just say your name. Jesus. Jesus. Jesus. That is enough.

January Morning Prayers for Health

January is when people think about health. These prayers cover physical, mental, and spiritual health.

God, my body feels tired. January fatigue is real. Give me energy. Give me rest.
Jesus, you healed the sick. Heal me. Heal the people I love. We need your touch.
Father, help me take care of this body. It is your temple. Help me eat well. Move well. Sleep well.
Holy Spirit, give me discipline for the gym. I made a resolution. Help me keep it past January tenth.
Lord, for the person starting chemo in January. Be near. Give them strength for the hard days.
God, help me stop using food as comfort. I run to the pantry when I am stressed. Run to you instead.
Jesus, you fasted. Teach me to fast. Small fasts. Real fasts. For my health and for my soul.
Father, give me wisdom about medical decisions. Show me which doctors to trust. Which treatments to pursue.
Holy Spirit, heal my mind. The anxiety. The depression. The racing thoughts. Give me peace.
Lord, let me be a person of energy. Not manic. Just steady. Just available. For my family. For my work. For you.

January Morning Prayers for the Elderly

Older saints face unique challenges in January. These prayers honor them.

Father, thank you for another January. At my age, each one is a gift. I do not take it lightly.
Jesus, my body feels the cold more than it used to. Warm me. Keep me safe from falls and sickness.
Holy Spirit, when I feel forgotten in January, remind me that you remember me. You never forget.
Lord, I have seen many Januarys. Some good. Some hard. You were faithful through all of them.
God, give me purpose in this season. I may not work anymore. But I can pray. Let my prayers be my work.
Jesus, prepare me for my last January. I do not know when it will come. But I want to be ready.
Father, for the elderly person who is lonely. Send someone to visit them. Send someone to call.
Holy Spirit, keep my mind sharp. I forget things. Do not let me forget you.
Lord, let me leave a legacy of faith for my grandchildren. Not just memories. Real faith.
God, thank you for the hope of resurrection. My body is failing. But it will rise. I cling to that hope.

Closing January Morning Prayers

These prayers send you into the rest of the day.

Lord, I have prayed. Now I will live. Make my life a prayer.
Jesus, go with me into this January day. Be my companion. Be my guide.
Father, I give you the rest of the day. Every meeting. Every conversation. Every quiet moment. Take it.
Holy Spirit, bring back to my mind the things I prayed this morning. Do not let me forget.
God, let my January be marked by faithfulness, not excitement. Just steady. Just present. Just yours.
Lord, I go now. But you go before me. Prepare the way. Remove obstacles.
Jesus, you promised to be with me always. Always means January. Always means the hard parts. Thank you.
Father, bless this day. Even if nothing special happens. Even if it is ordinary. Bless it.
Holy Spirit, keep me from sin today. Temptation will come. Give me a way out.
Lord, let me see you today. In the face of my neighbor. In the scripture I read. In the silence between tasks. Let me see you.
God, I release my grip on this day. It is yours. Do what you want with it.
Jesus, into your hands I commit this January morning. And the afternoon. And the evening. All of it.
Father, go with me. Stay with me. Bring me home at the end of the day.
Holy Spirit, fill me so full that I overflow onto everyone I meet.
Lord, thank you for this morning. For the prayer. For the quiet. For you. Amen.

Extra January Morning Prayers

A few more to round out the collection.

God, January has thirty one days. I am only on day whatever. Give me endurance.
Jesus, you are the same in January as you are in July. You do not change with the seasons. Thank you.
Father, let me be a thermostat, not a thermometer. Not just reflecting the temperature. Setting it.
Holy Spirit, remind me that winter is a season of roots growing underground. Let deep roots grow in me this January.
Lord, I cannot see what you are doing. It is dark. But roots grow in the dark. Trust you.
God, for the person who is grieving this January. The holidays were hard. Now the emptiness is louder. Be near.
Jesus, you are the true vine. I am a branch. Help me stay connected. Even in January. Especially in January.
Father, let your face shine on me this January morning. Not because I deserve it. Because you are good.
Holy Spirit, bring someone to mind who needs encouragement. I will call them. I will pray for them.
Lord, let me be slow to speak and quick to listen. The opposite of my natural instinct.
God, help me find you in the ordinary. In the dishes. In the commute. In the spreadsheet. You are there.
Jesus, you had no place to lay your head. Help me hold my possessions loosely. They are not mine anyway.
Father, into your hands I commit the rest of January. Every morning. Every evening. Every moment in between.
Lord, let this January morning prayer change me. Not just today. For the rest of the year. Amen.

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