Morning Prayer

I haven’t been able to trace the origin of this prayer but it has been one that has stayed with me for many years. I’m pleased to share it with you because it is such a strengthening and inspiring way to start each day.

Heavenly Father, walk with me today
and grant that I may hear your footsteps
and gladly follow where they lead.
Talk with me today and grant that
I may hear your tender voice.
Stay with me today and grant that
I may feel your gentle presence
in all that I do, say and think.
Be my strength when I weaken,
my courage when I fear.
Help me to know that it is your hand
holding mine through all the hours of this day.
And when night falls, grant that I may know
that I rest in your sacred heart.
Amen