5 Ways to Develop a Habit of Daily Prayer |
Erin Odom FaithGateway OBS Leader |
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Good morning, friend— "Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided." Those words come from the beloved hymn "Great Is Thy Faithfulness," written by Thomas Chisholm, and they never fail to steady my heart. They take me right back to my childhood—sitting in church on Sunday mornings, singing hymns from the pews before my grandfather stood up to preach. Long before I understood theology or prayer rhythms, those lyrics were shaping my faith, reminding me that God's mercy is new every single morning. As we soon step into a new year, it's a beautiful reminder that fresh beginnings don't only happen in January. God meets us again and again—day after day—with grace we didn't earn and faithfulness we can depend on. If you've ever longed to begin your mornings with God but struggled to make prayer a consistent habit, you're not alone. Most of us want to start our days grounded in His presence. The challenge is finding a rhythm that feels life-giving, not heavy or forced. |
Here are 5 simple ways to begin cultivating a daily practice of prayer that can carry you through the year ahead: |
1. Start with gratitude. Before your feet hit the floor, whisper a simple "Thank You." Gratitude softens the heart and shifts your attention from overwhelm to God's steady presence. Even naming one good gift can reorient your entire morning. 2. Choose a quiet, consistent place. Habits grow stronger when they're anchored to a location. Maybe it's a corner of the couch, your kitchen table before the house wakes up, or the seat of your car before you head into work. Let that space become a cue for connection with God. 3. Keep it short and gentle. A daily prayer rhythm doesn't require long, elaborate routines. Start with just a few focused minutes. A Scripture to reflect on. A simple breath prayer. A moment to invite Jesus into the day ahead. Gentle consistency creates long-lasting transformation. |
4. Let worship lead your heart. Even one worship song can help your spirit settle into God's presence. Turn on a playlist while you make coffee or get ready. Worship tunes your heart toward truth, hope, and the reality that God is nearer than you think. Want a FREE playlist with morning worship songs curated just for you? I was so blessed to partner with author Tara Beth Leach to create just the playlist! Everyone who registers for our FREE New Year Online Bible Study, The GREAT Morning Revolution, will get the playlist as a special bonus! Register for FREE here. 5. Follow a simple framework. Sometimes we need structure to help still our thoughts. That's why author Tara Beth Leach created the GREAT framework— Gratitude • Reflect • Exalt • Ask • Trust It's an approachable, flexible rhythm that gives shape to your morning prayer time, no matter how busy your life feels. |
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When we return to God morning by morning, something begins to shift. Prayer stops feeling like another obligation and starts becoming a place of renewal, where we remember, just like that old hymn teaches us, that all we have needed, His hand has provided. That's the heart behind our FREE Online Bible Study, The GREAT Morning Revolution with Tara Beth Leach. If you're ready to build a prayer habit that brings peace, clarity, and connection into your mornings, you won't want to miss this FREE study! |
Over six weeks, Tara Beth will lead us through a gentle, life-giving rhythm of meeting with God each morning. You'll receive FREE weekly video teachings, community encouragement, and practical guidance to help you develop a sustainable prayer habit for the new year. As this new year begins, may you find yourself echoing those familiar words—morning by morning—as God meets you with new mercies, steady grace, and faithfulness that never fails. Let's begin a new year of transformation—one morning at a time. With you in the mornings, Erin Odom, on behalf of the entire FaithGateway OBS Team |
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This Essentials Bundle includes: - (1) Study Guide - The study guide includes group discussion questions and personal Bible study between sessions for reflection and application. You'll also receive an individual access code to stream all 6 video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!).
- (1) The GREAT Morning Revolution book - The companion book to the study: In The GREAT Morning Revolution: Daily Spiritual Practices for Meaningful Moments with God, Tara Beth Leach shares how she adopted the ritual of rising early and discovered the transformative power of mornings with God—and she invites you to do the same. For those who desire a deeper relationship with God but have trouble setting aside time for Him, The GREAT Morning Revolution holds a promise of renewal. You don't want to miss this life-changing book!
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