I pray...

Oh Lord, My God,

Give me strength to live another day;

Let me not turn coward before its difficulties or

prove recreant to its duties;

Let me not lose faith in other people;

Keep me sweet and sound of heart, in spite of

ingratitude, treachery, or meanness;

Preserve me from minding little stings or giving them;

Help me to keep my heart clean, and to live so honestly

and fearlessly that no outward failure can dishearten me or

take away the joy of conscious integrity;

Open wide the eyes of my soul that I may see good in all things;

Grant me this day some new vision of your truth;

Inspire me with the spirit of joy and gladness;

and make me the cup of strength to suffering souls;

in the name of the strong Deliverer,

our only Lord and Savior,

Jesus Christ. Amen