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Good morning, good God!
A new week stretches ahead of me, Lord,
and I pray you’ll walk with me day by day…
Be with me
right from the moment I rise,
through the night ’til I wake again…
Slow me down, Lord, when I go too fast
and help me do as well as I can
all that I need to accomplish…
Give me the wisdom, Lord, to lay aside
the things I don’t need,
the cares I needn’t carry,
the burdens I needn’t bear…
Lighten the burdens that are, indeed, mine
and open me up to accept any help
that others may generously offer…
In the midst of worries this week may bring:
calm my fears,
lift my spirits,
and give me time for rest…
Keep me from yesterday’s worries
and fear of what’s yet to come;
keep me mindful
of the moment that’s now at hand…
Open my eyes to my neighbor’s burdens
and give me the grace and courage I need
to offer my hand, my arm and my shoulder;
to offer my hand, my arm and my shoulder;
my heart, my support and my comfort;
my smile, my time and my story,
my compassion and understanding…
Show me your face this week, O Lord:
open my ears to your voice,
my eyes to awesome beauty,
my heart to your flowing mercy,
my mind to your wisdom and counsel,
my weary limbs to your power and strength,
my mouth to give you glory and praise…
A new week stretches before me, Lord,
a week I offer to you and pray
you help me live it a day at a time,
in your good time,
in peace…
Accept my prayer this morning, Lord,
and all through the week ahead…
