It is important to develop a daily routine after being born again and you begin your walk (pilgrimage) as a Christian. This chapter offers some suggestions. Feel free to build on them as you see fit, but I recommend this as the minimum you should do each day. I’m listing what has worked for me to help you get started. For the first thirty days, follow the routine below every day without fail. You can then adapt it over time as you mature in the faith.
If you are unsure of what to pray each morning and evening (or at any time), I suggest the following as a starting point. You could use this same prayer every morning and evening for all thirty days if you want—that is what I did. Over time, you will adapt it, changing it each time you pray.
Father in heaven, hallowed be Thy great and holy name. Thank You for the gift of today and the gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ, on the cross. Thank You for the forgiveness of my sins and also for Your love, mercy, grace, kindness, compassion, and patience. Father, please forgive me for [insert anything you want to confess here; maybe something the Spirit is bringing to your attention today]. Father, help me to walk worthy of You and to seek and do Your will, not mine. Help me also to seek the things above—the things of Your kingdom—and not the things of this world. Help me to read and understand Your Word and to dwell on good things that come from above. Father, grant me Your wisdom, teach me Your ways, and keep me safe from selfish, worldly, and fleshly passions and pursuits. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right and humble spirit within me. Guide me in the path of righteousness for Your name’s sake. Thank You so much for all that You have done for me. It is in Jesus’ holy name, I pray. Amen.
[1] See the chapter “Understanding Prayer.”
[2] We can learn much from the righteous behavior of Noah, Daniel, and Job (Dan 6:10; Eze 14:14, 20).