Beautiful Prayer #1

"Now may our God and Father himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you, and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another, and for all, as we do for you, so that he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints." (1 Thess. 3: 11-13)

Prayer written by Alexander MacColl based on the above text:

"Almighty God, our Father, help us to receive this day as a fresh gift from Thy loving hand, and to use it earnestly and joyously. Give us for its tasks, we pray Thee, vigor of body, clearness of mind and definiteness of purpose, but above all, the right spirit and the right heart.

"Look graciously upon our loved ones; place upon them Thy guiding and restraining hand. Comfort all who are sick and in sorrow; heal the wounded in spirit; recall the wandering. Strengthen all who are working earnestly for the Kingdom of our Lord, and grant that throughout the world this may be a day of great progress toward righteousness and peace.

"Thy Kingdom come. Thy will in us and in all men be done, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."

Candy's thoughts: I cannot possibly improve upon this beautiful prayer by anything I can write here. I love it for its simplicity, humility, and devotion in word and deed to God and those that he places within our spheres of influence.  I will print this prayer out and use it often.  💕