God's Minute 3/22

The Lord is the strength of my life.--Psalm 27:1

OUR Gracious Father in Heaven, we accept with thankful hearts this most wonderful priviledge of entering into Thy presence through prayer. A new day stretches out before us, and we know not what shall befall us ere we come to its close. How greatly do we need a strength that is more than human. We find ourselves insufficient for the tasks of the day. Our vision is so narrow, our judgment so faulty, our wisdom so incomplete. We are becoming more and more conscious of our shortcomings and our failures, and if we recognize them, how grieveous must they appear in Thy sight. Forgive us and help us, we pray. Teadh us that we are most strong when in weakness we throw ourselves upon Thee. Teach us that to lose self is to gain power and influence. Help us today to be good witnesses for Jesus Christ. May our lives ring true. May our conduct be in strict accord with the profession we make. May it be easier for others to do right today, because we are in the world. Make us strong in the hour of temptation, and give us grace for every trying situation that may arise. This petition we humbly offer through Jesus Christ Our Lord.

Amen.

William S. Abernathy, D.D.,
Washington, D.C.