Morning Prayer for New Seasons – Ecclesiastes 3:1
Introduction
Every season carries its own rhythm—moments of beginning and ending, planting and harvesting, holding on and letting go. Some transitions come quietly, while others arrive like a storm, leaving us unsure of what’s next. Morning prayer invites us to greet each new season not with fear, but with faith. God doesn’t change when everything else does. His presence moves with us, steady and true.
When you wake to a season that feels unfamiliar—whether it’s a new job, a shift in family life, or a time of waiting—remember that the same God who led you here will also lead you through. This morning prayer is a way to pause and say, Lord, I trust you with this new thing.
Scripture
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.”
— Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NRSV)
Reflection
We often long for life to stay the same, yet growth depends on change. The writer of Ecclesiastes reminds us that time itself is sacred—that every season has its purpose in God’s plan. Some bring joy, others stretch us in ways we’d rather avoid. But even in uncertainty, God’s timing is not random; it’s redemptive.
Morning prayer at the start of a new season helps us shift from control to surrender. Instead of asking, Why now?, we can pray, Show me what you’re doing, Lord. The Spirit works quietly in transition, shaping us to become more patient, more compassionate, and more dependent on grace.
If you’re entering a season of change today, take heart. You are not walking into the unknown alone—you’re walking with the One who holds every season in His hands.
A Morning Prayer for New Seasons
Faithful God, thank you for the gift of a new day and a new season. {pause}
When I face change, steady my heart with your peace. {pause}
Help me to let go of what I cannot keep and hold on to what truly matters. {pause}
Give me courage to trust your plan even when I don’t see the path ahead. {pause}
May this season, whatever it brings, draw me closer to you. Amen. {pause}
A Prayer for Kids and Grandkids
Dear God, thank you for new seasons and new days. {pause}
Help me to be brave when things change. {pause}
Teach me to trust you and to look for your goodness everywhere. {pause}
Thank you for loving me in every season. Amen. {pause}
