Morning Prayer for Ordinary Time – Colossians 3:17
Morning Prayer for Ordinary Time – Colossians 3:17
Introduction
Ordinary Time is anything but ordinary. It is the long, green season of growth—the stretch of days between the great celebrations when faith takes root in the everyday. Paul reminds us, “Whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Morning prayer during Ordinary Time teaches us to find holiness in the routine, meaning in the mundane, and grace in the smallest details of the day.
This prayer is for those who want to live faithfully in the in-between seasons, when life feels steady but still sacred. Every sunrise is a reminder that ordinary days can hold extraordinary encounters with God.
Scripture
“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
— Colossians 3:17 (NRSV)
Reflection
In the rhythm of the church year, Ordinary Time is the season that feels most like real life—no fasts, no feasts, just the steady pace of faith. Yet that’s where transformation often happens. When we give thanks in the small things, when we serve without fanfare, when we choose patience and kindness again and again, Christ’s character begins to shape ours.
Morning prayer in Ordinary Time invites us to see our work, conversations, and choices as acts of worship. God is not only present on holy days but in every moment that we offer to Him. The miracle of grace is not that God shows up for the extraordinary—it’s that He fills the ordinary with His presence.
Today, begin with gratitude. The day ahead may look familiar, but God’s mercies are new in it.
A Morning Prayer for Ordinary Time
Lord Jesus, thank you for this ordinary day filled with your extraordinary grace. {pause}
Help me to see you in my work, my words, and my interactions. {pause}
Let my small acts of kindness become worship. {pause}
Teach me to walk with patience and gratitude. {pause}
May your love shape everything I do today. Amen. {pause}
A Prayer for Kids and Grandkids
Dear God, thank you for this new day. {pause}
Help me to do my best in school and at home. {pause}
Show me how to be kind and thankful. {pause}
Thank you for being with me all the time. Amen. {pause}
