Ask for lasting hope, freedom from fear and kindness that makes ordinary work a form of worship.
Historical edition. Historical claims and instructions are preserved as historical context.
Gracious Father, help us gratefully to begin this day with Thee. We expect the day to bring its accustomed routine of cares and duties, and its round of petty irritations, but we confidently believe that Thou wilt help us in all our experiences. Let this morning’s freshness, hope and vigor be ours through the whole day. Help us to put faith in the place of fear that all our efforts may be crowned with the success of helpfulness. May we go blithely about our business with kind words and cheerful faces that our day’s work may be our day’s worship. In Jesus’ name. Amen.