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I found this beautiful “A Liturgy for the Ritual of Morning Coffee” on Pinterest. This morning prayer is from “Every Moment Holy, Volume One,” which you can find here. Douglas Kaine McKelvey is the author.

I had to share this one. It spoke to my needs in the morning. These days I wake up in the cold, dark winter. I am recovering from serious surgery, appalling national news and a traumatic issue in my home church. As my eyes over, I need a place to center my thoughts immediately.

This morning prayer, spoken over a cup of coffee, is a real balm to my soul.

Meet me, O Christ, in this stillness of morning.
Move me, O Spirit, to quiet my heart.
Mend me, O Father, from yesterday's harms.

From the discords of yesterday, resurrect my peace.
From the discouragements of yesterday, resurrect my hope.
From the weariness of yesterday, resurrect my strength.
From the doubts of yesterday, resurrect my faith.
From the wounds of yesterday, resurrect my love.

Let me enter this new day, aware of my need, and awake to your grace, O Lord.

Amen

For Morning Prayer and Beyond

We practice the presence of God in the present moment, which we call Christian mindfulness. The first minutes of the day can be fuzzy and even annoying. Cats beg for breakfast. Husbands and children start talking when you can barely open your eyes. You’re tired and woke up against your will. Your schedule for the day will be demanding.

We need guardrails to cause us to look to and welcome the Lord even when we don’t welcome the morning. This prayer is good for that.

McKelvey has three volumes of the “Every Moment Holy” prayers available on everymomentholy.com .and Amazon. He also offers songs, artwork and workbooks. Russell Moore, the editor-in-chief of Christianity Today, praises the worth of McKelvey’s work. He writes that he uses it often when he can’t find the words to walk with Christ in a situation humdrum or difficult.

McKelvey also has an app available at Apple or Android stores. More about that is found here.

His work is a good addition to our resources. You can find more resources for Christian mindfulness that I’ve found useful here.

Do you have other prayers or practices that you use to experience God’s presence in the morning? Please share them in the comments.