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A Prayer for the Start of a New Day

written by Craig Finnestad June 9, 2016

Dear God,

It is a new day. One You have made.
I am so grateful for this life You are giving me!
Let me see today’s possibilities.
Fill me with faith and joy.

I pray for focus when You want me to be still.
I pray for patience when things don’t go my way.
I pray for courage when You lead me to be bold.
I pray for forgiveness when I make mistakes.

When life gets to be too much – refresh me with Your grace.
When I face challenges and decisions – instruct me with Your wisdom.

Make it clear when I should listen and when I should speak.
Bless me with opportunities to serve, to grow, and to love.
Let me be a blessing to others.
May my life today reflect Your goodness.

Amen.

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