verse of the day

Wednesday 29 July 2020

A prayer ( Luke 11 v 1 )

I have a little book called ,'The valley of vision',published by ,'Banner of  Truth',it is a collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions'.So here is part of a morning prayer.  'O God,the Author of all good, I come to you for the grace another day will require for its duties and events. I step out into a wicked world, I carry about with me an evil heart, I know  that without you I can do nothing . Hold thou me up and I shall be safe,preserve my understanding from subtily of error,my affections from love of idols,my character from stain of vice, my profession from every kind of evil.May I engage in nothing in which I cannot implore your blessing,and which I cannot invite thy inspection. Prosper me in all lawful undertakings,or prepare me for disappointments; Give me neither poverty nor riches; Teach me to use the world,and not abuse it,to improve my talents,to redeem my time,to walk in wisdom toward those without, and in kindness to those within,to do good to all men, and especially to my fellow Christians,And to thee be the Glory. Amen.

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