This morning as I listen to the “Dawn Service” I simply want to share a prayer that I have been using to start each day for the past week and a bit. It is a prayer that I received a number of years ago and has been sitting in my drawer up until that time, seldom recited or even looked at.
It is now stuck to the fridge and hopefully it doesn’t get lost amongst all the other magnets and notices, but is something that can be used to guide and direct my very being towards His will and purpose for my life. As I hope it can be for you too.
Father God,
I don’t want to take my good night’s sleep for granted; nor the safety & comfort of my hime; nor the fresh feeling of health in my body; nor the renewed gifts of appreciation & thoughts; nor the love & loyalty of those closest to me.
I want to begin this day with thankfulness & continue it with eagerness. I expect to be busy, but let me set about things in the spirit of service to you.
Take the skill that resides in my hands & use it today. Take & use the experience life has given me. Keep my eyes open, my imagination alert, that I may see how things look to others & respond accordingly.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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