Do you feel like something is missing from your mornings to make your day brighter? Well, adding a prayer to your routine might be the change you need. Start your day with some words of gratitude to God for what you have and what you’re still to achieve.

I used to struggle with this as well when I was still navigating my own path with faith and relationship with God. I wanted to feel closer to Him, and wondered how I could achieve that. By starting to pray every morning, I can feel Him with me all throughout my activities.

Sometimes, morning prayers will come from the heart, and you’ll find the words you want to address Him with ease. Other times, you might require a little inspiration. Neither is better than the other – the only important thing is that you mean what you say and it comes from a place of faith.

To help you with those times when praying might not come naturally, whether it’s because you’re not in the headspace to speak freely or because you’re just starting out this journey, we’ve prepared some prayers, original and from different sources, you can try out each morning.

But first, let’s talk a bit more about the benefits of prayer and why it can bring such a big difference to your life.