When I was a girl, there was a term often used among church people: “covered in prayer.” You don’t hear it quite as often, but I remember my mom covering me in prayer—meaning she prayed for me fervently. My grandma did, too. She prayed for me before I left for school. She always said something about a cover in prayer. Being a goofy little kid, I literally thought I was wearing some invisible “cover.”
I felt like I had a superhero forcefield, ready to deflect all sorts of trouble—like a human-sized bubble wrap, guaranteeing that no harm would come my way unless someone thought it was a good idea to poke me with a stick!
Here is a picture of my grandmother when she was younger – long before I met her. :)
She was a Christ-follower even then.
Covering children in prayer is so essential, Christian Sister!
Well, that is not so goofy because I was being covered as a result of the prayers.
As Christians, we live in two realities—one spiritual and one natural—each influencing our lives profoundly.
Prayer is the link between the two.
Let’s explore this profound practice and discuss the importance of enveloping ourselves in prayer’s protective embrace each morning!
Our Spiritual Reality as Christians
Prayer is the key. It unlocks blessings, protection provisions, and more. It all begins with our Christian or spiritual reality.
Our spiritual reality encompasses our relationship with God and our calling to live according to His will.
It is motivated and fueled by faith in Jesus. Faith is our currency.
When we pray and activate our faith, things happen in the spirit world that affect the physical world.
For instance, when my family took the time to issue the cover in prayer over me, the angels of the Lord were loosed and commissioned to protect me.
They were sent. Released.
“For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go. They will hold you up with their hands so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.”
Psalm 91:11-12, NLT
“Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?”
Hebrews 1:14
Our Physical Reality as Christians
In addition to our spiritual reality, Christians also live in a natural reality.
We are very aware of this reality because it’s the one that is temporary and that we see as we look or feel around.
“Things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal” is a quote from the Bible, 2 Corinthians 4:18.
This reality involves our daily experiences and interactions within the world as we know it.
While physical reality is “real,” it is not as real as the Kingdom of God or our spiritual reality.
I have the perfect example for you!
You can be sick in the physical reality yet be healed in the spiritual reality! You can just be waiting for the manifestation of healing.
It’s how we can be broke and busted in the physical reality yet rich beyond words in the spiritual one.
For instance, your bank account could be as empty as a berry tree in winter—just a whole lot of nothing.
However, at the same time, you have access to your heavenly Father, who owns cattle on a thousand hills! All you have to do is be obedient in your tithing, activate your faith, and trust Him.
for every animal of the forest is mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills.
Psalm 50:10
All you have to do is cover in prayer your problems and loved ones. That simple action is what harmonizes these two realities.
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What does covering you in prayer mean?
Prayer is your protection. It’s your cover. As you pray, you are covering in prayer.
Talking to the Lord or praying daily is essential for our well-being.
I absolutely adore the serenity of praying in the morning; it fills me with an overwhelming sense of peace! Let me tell you, it sets the tone for the day ahead.
Besides, it is one of the few times of day my house is quiet, the world seems still, and I feel it is just the Lord and me!
Most of the time, my house feels like a grand central station, complete with noise, busyness, and the occasional lost tourist asking for directions to the bathroom!
That is the perfect time to cover in prayer my entire family and loved ones.
First thing in the morning gives a special moment to pause, reflect, and seek guidance.
I want to inspire you to cover in prayer your life and those you care about.
Further down in this post are some of my favorite morning prayer points and scriptures that cover me in prayer.
Take the time to cover in prayer your entire day by waking up and being with Jesus.
Expressing gratitude can make a huge difference in your decisions. I feel seeking guidance strengthens your spiritual resolve. That’s how we get a spiritual covering over you and your loved ones.
So, why not try kicking off your day with a heartfelt prayer and see how it transforms your outlook and energy?
Why pray in the morning?
Morning prayer is a wonderful Biblical practice embraced by several notable figures in Scripture.
King David, known for his deep devotion to God, joyfully sought the Lord early in the morning, as he proclaimed in Psalm 5:3, “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.”
Likewise, even Jesus made sure to get up early to pray, as you can read in Mark 1:35: “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.”
What I mean by “Prayer.”
Before I share my morning prayer points, let me be clear about what I mean by prayer.
When I mention prayer, I’m referring to designated, set-aside time that includes Bible Study and communion (through prayer) with Jesus Christ.
Its the time you cover in prayer your life, your loved ones, your walk with the Lord and your spiritual development.
I’m talking about that time you reserved or preserved for Him. Mornings are perfect for that time!
Just so you know, I’m NOT referring to praying in your car on your way to work.
I’m excited to share what some beautifully describe as “devotions,” others cherish as “quiet time,” and what my grandma fondly referred to as “time with the Lord.”
It’s when you take your morning prayer points with scriptures and meditate on them.
You ponder them.
I’m referring to that crucial slice of time a seasoned (or on the path to being seasoned) Christian dares to carve out each day, where she confronts the silence, proactively seeks wisdom, and genuinely listens for God’s voice.
I’m talking about communion and fellowship, Christian Sister.
A Few Morning Prayer Points to Cover Your Day in Prayer
Prayer Point #1: Be thankful and begin with Gratitude
Prayer Point: Thank God for the gift of a new day and His constant presence in our lives.
Scripture: “This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” – Psalm 118:24
Prayer Point #2: Guidance and Wisdom
Prayer Point: Ask God for guidance and wisdom in your decisions and actions.
Scripture: “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” – James 1:5
Prayer Point #2: Strength and Protection
Prayer Point: Seek God’s strength and protection throughout the entire day.
Scripture: “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.” – Psalm 28:7
Prayer Point #3: Peace and Calm for the day
Prayer Point: Pray for peace and calm in your heart and mind.
Scripture: “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:7
Prayer Point #4: Provision and Needs
Prayer Point: Ask God to provide for your daily needs.
Scripture: “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19
Prayer Point #5: To Exude the Fruit of the Spirit
Prayer Point: Pray to exhibit the fruit of the Spirit in your life.
Scripture: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” – Galatians 5:22-23
Prayer Point #6: Commitment to God’s Will
Prayer Point: Commit your plans and actions to God’s will.
Scripture: “Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established.” – Proverbs 16:3
Prayer Point #7: Love and Compassion
Prayer Point: Pray for a heart filled with love and compassion for others.
Scripture: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.” – John 13:34
Prayer Point #8: Faith and Trust
Prayer Point: Strengthen your faith and trust in God.
Scripture: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.” – Proverbs 3:5
Prayer Point #9: Forgiveness and Repentance
Prayer Point: Seek forgiveness for any wrongs and repent sincerely.
Scripture: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” – 1 John 1:9
Start your day with these prayer points and scriptures to align your heart and mind with God’s presence and purpose.
Prayer Point #10: Humility and Servanthood
Prayer Point: Ask for a humble heart and a spirit of servanthood.
Scripture: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” – Philippians 2:3
Prayer Point #11: Healing and Health
Prayer Point: Pray for physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.
Scripture: “Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.” – Jeremiah 17:14
Prayer Point #12: Hope and Assurance
Prayer Point: Seek renewed hope and assurance in God’s promises.
Scripture: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11
Prayer is EVERYTHING!
I cannot say it enough.
Without a consistent prayer time, life’s challenges can make us dull and weak and cause us to feel defeated.
Prayer is like a spiritual IV that supplies much-needed nourishment and medication.
It delivers what we need to get through our daily lives. It also strengthens us and gives us direction.
We can’t do without it—plain and simple.
I challenge you (and myself) to move past mindlessly talking to God and rattling off a laundry list of wants, needs, and “hope to gets”.
I further challenge you (and myself, too!) to advance toward falling in love with Him all over again.
Morning prayer is the conduit for that.
Morning prayer guides us to return to our first Love!
Covering ourselves in prayer will definitely take us back to the basics of our Christianity.
Again, the first step to falling in love with Jesus is to designate time with Him.
It is imperative that you allocate some time for prayer despite your busy schedule.
Just like you must find the time to brush your teeth or shower for your own good (and the good of others), I pray you’re not too busy for either of those activities.
Similarly, you can’t be too busy for time alone with God–free of telephones, TVs, kids, and tablets.
I think the morning is the perfect time to focus on Him and not the other things in our lives.
Cover in prayer your spiritual walk. Pray God continues to draw you to Himself.
The second step to falling back in love with Jesus is to ask the Holy Spirit to help you.
He will guide you in connecting or reconnecting with your Heavenly Father.
Obey as He leads you on a journey through scripture. He directs you and helps you to make your request. He intercedes for you according to God’s will.
He will also tell you when you should just sit…say nothing, and bask in the presence of the Most High, and when you should cry out for God to move.
The silent thing happens to me sometimes during prayer. God teaches me to just be still.
No asking, no worship, just stillness in His most Holy presence. The Holy Spirit guides.
Yes, the Holy Spirit is an absolutely necessary part of your Christian experience. Seek Him and allow Him to guide you to your first love.
The third step is to confess your sin of complacency (and any other sins lingering in your life).
You know, I think there is far too little teaching on confession and repentance in today’s church.
Confessing our sins to the Lord keeps our hearts sensitive to God’s laws and ways.
If we ignore sins, we grow hard-hearted, and we set ourselves up to do it again and again.
Covering yourself in prayer will empower you.
Do you see how all this will correspond to the morning prayer points I provided?
Do you see how it activates your spiritual resources and covers you in the spiritual realm?
It’s kind of like a spot on your carpet. When you first notice it, you’re appalled, almost irritated by it.
But, if it stays there long enough, you get used to it. It becomes “normal,” and before long, you don’t even notice it at all. It becomes just a normal part of the room.
The same goes for sin.
Don’t let your sin be like that stain on the carpet.
Confess it.
Morning Repentance
Some of the morning prayer points with scriptures cover humility. Turning from what displeases God is the epitome of humility!
Repentance means to turn from or away.
For years, I thought repentance was nothing more than saying, “Sorry, Lord.”
Now, I understand that repentance, at least in the context of which I am speaking, is explained very well in the Strong’s Concordance.
It defines this type of action as a “change of mind by which we turn from, desist from, etc.”
Mornings will get you back on track, Christian Woman.
So, if you have neglected your prayer time, it’s okay—well, sort of. I just mean you don’t need to live in condemnation.
Understanding the importance of covering yourself and your life in prayer, you only need to adjust your priorities.
All you need to do is repent of forsaking that precious time and move forward.
If you have been “going through the motions” because you’re bored, we can repent of allowing it to become common, ordinary, or dry while trusting the Holy Spirit to breathe life into your prayer time.
I hope this conversation prompts you to refresh your prayer life and to use the morning prayer points with the scriptures I’ve provided.
Trust me, to navigate this sordid life, you need to be close to the Lord in an intimate, real, and personal way.
Praying with others is also powerful. Read prayers for a ladies’ meeting on Women’s Ministry Resources.com!
Praise God, Michelle! It’s always a journey of discovery for us all. Many blessings!!! Thanks for commenting. :)