Holy Father,

We greet our day with love in our hearts. We stand at the ready to hear your word with feet grounded to the Earth, ready to live from our highest, most loving perspective. We accept ourselves, Father, the good and the bad, every bit. We know this is a journey so help us forgive others as well as ourselves for any of life’s disappointments along the way. Our greatest growth comes through these experiences, helping us surpass the snags and snares, and stretching into strength in You. They are rendered ineffective. This prepares us, and readies us, because “Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.” (Luke 21:26)

Everything looks clearer in the light of day, so we put our trust in you, in our brother Jesus and we open up and look at what is inside us. We know we must conquer our fear. We must face our worst fears and look them straight-on, so we thank you for these situations that bring us the opportunity to do that. That is something that unlocks and frees us from what has undermined us for so long.

Bless us O Father, fill us with your cleansing Light. Lift us from the things that seek to pull us downward. Speak to us in the silence. Help us trust that you are there even when we are unable to hear you. Help us weather all storms with adept care and expertise. May we be of assistance to those around us to do the same. “Come to me, you who are overburdened, and I will give you rest… for I am gentle and humble of heart.”

Let that loving voice guide us.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen.