Prayer for today

O God, our Father, who makes the Light to shine out of the darkness, we thank You for waking us to see the light of this new day. Grant to us to waste none of its hours; to soil none of its moments; to neglect none of its opportunities; to fail in none of its duties. And bring us to the evening time undefeated by any temptation, at peace with ourselves, at peace with our fellow-men and women, and at peace with You.

O God, our Father, bless us and keep us all through today.
At our work, make us diligent, ever showing ourselves to be workmen who have no need to be ashamed.
In our pleasure, help us to find delight only in such things as bringing no regrets to follow.
In our homes, make us kind and considerate, ever trying to make the work of others easier, and not harder.
In our dealings with others, make us courteous and kindly.
In our dealings with ourselves, make us honest to face the truth.
And in every moment of this day make us ever to remember that You, o God, see us, and in You we move and have our being. So grant that we may do nothing which would bring shame to ourselves, grief to those who love us and sorrow to You.