Daily practice
A five-minute morning prayer routine
Spend one minute settling, one reading a short passage, one praying, and two reflecting or choosing a small action. Attach the practice to something you already do, such as making tea.
Settle and read
Put your phone aside if you can. Notice the room and let your breath stay easy. Read one passage slowly. Matthew 11:28 is a short place to begin. You can use the same reading for several mornings and notice which words stay with you.
Pray and reflect
Tell God what you want to carry into the day. Leave a moment of silence, then write or think of one action that fits the prayer. If you prayed for patience, you might choose to listen a little longer in a conversation.
Give the practice an anchor
Decide when and where it will happen. Try “after I pour my first cup, I’ll read one line at the table.” When a morning is crowded, say the prayer in a sentence and return to the longer rhythm when you have room.