For Consistency and Perseverance

For Consistency and Perseverance

O GOD, Who hast commanded that no man should be idle, look graciously upon us, Thy servants, now going forth to do our duty in that state of life unto which Thou hast been pleased to call us. May Thy blessing be upon our persons, upon our labours, upon our substance, and upon all that belongs to us. Enable us to resist the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil; to follow the motions of Thy good Spirit; to be serious and holy in our lives, true and just in our dealings, watchful over our thoughts, words, and actions, diligent in our business, and temperate in all things. Give us grace that we may honestly improve all the talents Thou hast committed to our trust, and that no worldly business, no worldly pleasures, may ever divert us from our preparation for the life to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.