Prayer

O Lord, grant me to greet
    the coming day in peace.

Help me in all things
    to rely upon Your Holy Will.

In every hour of the day
    reveal Your Will to me.

Bless my dealings
    with all who surround me.

Teach me to treat all that comes
        to me
    with peace of soul and with
        firm conviction 
    that Your Will governs all.

In all my deeds and words,
    guide my thoughts and feelings.

In unforseen events let me
        not forget
    that all are sent by You.

Teach me to act lovingly, firmly
        and wisely,
    without embittering or
        embarassing others.

Grant me the strength to bear
    the fatigues of the coming day.

Direct my will,
    teach me to pray,
        pray You Yourself in me.

Amen
                                    ~ Fenelon