My Daily Prayer

Dear God, as I begin this day,

let me turn my thoughts to You

and ask Your help in guiding me

in everything I say and do.

Give me the patience that  I need

to keep my piece of mind,

and with life’s cares, I hope, dear God,

Some happiness to find.

Let me live but for today,

Not worrying what’s ahead,

For I have trust that You will see

I get my “daily bread”.

Give me the courage to face life’s trials

and not from troubles run.

Let me keep this thought in mind,

“Thy will, not mine, be done”.

And if some wish I do not get,

though I have prayed to You,

help me to believe and understand

You know what’s best for me.

I’ve failed You many times, I  know,

but when tonight I rest,

I hope that I can knee and say:

“Dear God, I’ve tried my best”.