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, who have told us to live in fellowship
with one another, keep us from everything which would make us difficult to live
with today. Help us never to thoughtlessly or deliberately speak in such a way
that we would hurt another person’s feelings, or wound another’s heart. Keep us
from all impatience, from all irritability, and from a temper which is too
quick. Keep us from eyes which are focused to find fault and from a tongue
which is tuned to criticize. Keep us from being touchy, and quick to take
offense, and slow to forget it. Help us not to be stubborn or obstinate, and
keep us from selfishness which can see nothing but its own point of view, and
which wants nothing but its own way.
Grant unto us all through this day something of the grace and
beauty which shone upon our Blessed Lord. Eternal and ever blessed God, we do
not know what will come to us and what will happen to us today. Whatever comes,
we ask You to be our leader to guide and strengthen us, to comfort and control.
If temptation comes to us, give us grace to overcome evil and to do what is
right. If we have to make important decisions, give us the grace to choose the
right way, and to refuse the wrong way. If it will be difficult to witness for
You, give us the courage never to be ashamed to show whose we are and whom we
serve. If things go well with us, keep us from all pride, and keep us from
thinking we do not need You. If we shall know sorrow, failure, disappointment or loss, keep us from
all despair, and help us never to give up.
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