my prayer for today

Father,

I don’t know what tomorrow holds

but I know your grace is enough

to carry me through today.

So, today I let go of fear

and ask you to strengthen me

with the assurance of

your good intentions for all.

Today, I let go of the hurts

that angered me yesterday;

help me to forgive and

nurse no malice towards anyone.

Today, let no bitter root grow;

let no despair be grounded in doubt.

Instead, let hope, praise,

and gratitude flourish.

By your grace,

I say no to confusion.

Jesus, center me.

Spirit of God, make me simple;

captivate my heart with your singular love;

saturate my mind with wonder for your truth;

direct my words and actions

to reflect your beauty.

Make me happy

to do even a small good today.

Show me how even the most mundane task

is infused with your glorious delight.

This day, I dedicate all my doing,

thinking, and speaking to you,

moment by moment—

let my every breath

be a gift I give back to you.

Help me seek first

not my own way but

your rule in my life—

and, as I do so,

provide just what I need for today

and protect me from harm

both from within and

from without.

Make me strong

in gentleness and humility.

Help me be willing and glad

to be that servant

who goes unnoticed,

who serves not for recognition,

but just for the privilege of serving.

I don’t know what tomorrow holds,

but I pray you grant me these graces

just for today.

………………….

my prayer for today

by troy cady