God,

I woke up this morning and all I felt was gratitude for the opportunity to open my eyes. 

Thank you for the gift of a new day. Thank you for the breath in my lungs. Thank you for the opportunities before me. Thank you for your love. Every single gift you have given me sustains me, and I do not take that for granted. 

As I step into this day, I ask for you to stand before me. I ask for you to walk beside me. I ask for you to anchor your heart within me. 

I surrender this day to you, God. I surrender my worries, and my anxieties to you. I surrender all of my attachments, and the things that hold me back. Please, shape my thoughts, guide my hope, and lead me towards a day that is a reflection of your light. May my words be full of your blessings, may my actions reflect your love, and may my heart be filled with compassion for those around me, in honour of your mercy, and in honour of your grace.

Give me wisdom in my decisions today, God. When I am faced with choices, whether they are big or small, help me to trust your guidance, help me to have faith in your will and your timing. Let me not be led astray by fear, or doubt, or impatience, but rather, let me be rooted in the peace that comes from knowing that you are in control. Remind me that I do not walk this journey alone. Remind me that you are always with me. Remind me that you are always leading me towards what is honest and true in this world, even when I cannot see it for myself. 

Father, strengthen me to be able to take on whatever lies ahead. If challenges come up, grant me patience. If obstacles try to weather me, fill me with perseverance. If I feel weakened by the external world around me, be my strength. If I am anxious, please calm my heart. I lean on your love, God, and I trust that your grace is enough to carry me through. You are my foundation.

But most importantly, help me to be a light today, God. Open my eyes to see the needs of others, and give my heart the capacity to love as you love. Let me be slow to anger, quick to forgive, and always ready to extend kindness. Keep me from selfishness, pride, or distraction, and instead, help me to walk in humility, and joy, and purpose — just like you have.

God, I ask that you draw me closer to you today. Keep my heart anchored in your truth and my spirit connected to your voice. Remind me that no matter what happens — you are with me, you are for me, and your timing is always right.

I thank you for this new day, Lord. I hope I make you proud within it. 

Amen