Musings From Fr. Jack

Musings from Fr. Jack Tolley

I thought you might enjoy a prayer Bishop Brooks wrote. I use it regularly.
-Fr. Jack

For Today
O God: Give me strength to live another day;
Let me not turn coward before its difficulties or prove recreant to its duties;
Let me not lose faith in other people;
Keep me sweet and sound of heart, in spite of ingratitude, treachery or meanness;
Preserve me from minding little stings or giving them.
Help me to keep my heart clean, and to live so honestly and fearlessly that no outward failure can dishearten me or take away the joy of conscious integrity;
Open wide the eyes of my soul that I may see good in all things;
Grant me this day some new vision of thy truth;
Inspire me with the spirit of joy and gladness;
and make me the cup of strength to suffering souls;
in the name of the strong Deliverer,
our only Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Amen.
 
Written by Phillips Brooks (1835- 1893)
Bishop of Massachusetts,
Renowned Preacher and Pastor