Twenty Four Hours A Day

by Anonymous

I pray that God will guide me one day at a time in the new year.

I pray that for each day, God will supply the wisdom and the strength that I need.

I pray that I may face each new day, the coming twenty-four hours, with hope and courage.

I pray that I may be taught, just as a child would be taught.

I pray that I may not try to carry the burden of the universe on my shoulders.

I pray that I may be satisfied to do my share each day.

I pray for that peace which passes all understanding.

I pray for that peace which the world can neither give nor take away.

I pray that I may face and accept whatever discipline is necessary.

I pray that I may be fit to receive God’s power in my life.

I pray that I may see God’s meaning in my life.

I pray that I may gladly accept what God has to teach me.

I pray that I may welcome difficulties.

I pray that they may test my strength and build my character.

I pray that I may put this day in the hands of God.

I pray for faith, so that nothing will upset me or weaken my determination to stay sober.

I pray that I may learn the principles of the good life.

I pray that I may meditate upon them and work at them, because they are eternal.

I pray that I may seek God’s guidance day by day.

I pray that I may be grateful for the things I have received and do not deserve.

I pray that this gratitude will make me truly humble.

I pray that I may always call on God’s strength, while the gold of my life is being refined.

I pray that I may see it through, with God’s help.

I pray that I may obey God and walk with Him and listen to Him.

I pray that I may strive to overcome my own selfishness.

I pray that I may relax and that God’s strength will be given to me.

I pray that I may persevere and so find harmony and beauty.

I pray that frets and impatience and worry may not corrode my protective screen against all evil thoughts.

I pray that I may so think and live as to feed my faith in God.

I pray that I may understand my real wants and needs.

I pray that I may think love, and love will surround me.

I pray that I may be calm and let nothing upset me.

I pray that I may not let material things control me and choke out spiritual things.

I pray that gratitude will bring humility.

I pray that humility will bring me to live a better life.

I pray that I may get myself out of the way, so that God’s power may

flow in.

I pray that, in spite of my material limitations, I may follow God’s way.

I pray that I may try to do God’s will.

I pray that I may build up instead of tearing down.

I pray that I may be constructive and not destructive.

I pray that I may rid myself of all fears and resentments, so that peace and serenity may take their place.

I pray that I may sweep my life clean of evil, so that good may come in.

I pray that I may not be weary, disillusioned, or disappointed.

I pray that I may live my life as I believe God wants me to live it.

I pray that I may strengthen my inner life, so that I may find serenity.

I pray that my soul may be restored in quietness and peace.

I pray that I may take my suffering in my stride.

I pray that my life may not be spoiled by worry and fear and selfishness.

I pray that I may do all I can to love others, in spite of their many faults.