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 a way 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 Thy truth. Inspire me with the spirit of joy and gladness and make
me the cup of
strength to suffering souls in the name of our Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ. Risen Lord, send your spirit upon us to revive and renew us along
the way. Walk with us in all our sorrows, celebrations, and hope for life that
is now and is to come. Amen.