Prayer for today


O God our Father, grant us Thy blessing as we go out to meet this day.

Grant unto us this day lips which speak the truth in love, but which ever speak the truth in love. Grant unto us minds which seek the truth; and grant that we may face the truth even when it hurts and condemns us, and that we may never shut our eyes to that which we do not wish to see.

Grant unto us hands which work with diligence, and which yet have time to help another with his task. Grant unto us resolution to stand for principle; but save us from stubbornness, and from magnifying trifles into principles. Grant unto us grace to conquer our temptations and to live in purity; but save us from self-righteousness which would look down on anyone who has fallen by the way.

All through this day grant unto us the strength and the gentleness of our blessed Lord. This we ask for Thy love's sake.


William Barclay (from 'A Plain Man's Book of Prayers' - Fount Paperback)