Father in heaven,

Teach me to measure my words, weighing their impact on others.

Teach me to measure my words, weighing their truth.

Teach me to measure my words, weighing their importance.

Teach me to measure my words, to see if they glorify You.

In the name of Jesus,
Amen

O Creator and Sustainer of all, we come to You through Your Son and Your Spirit,

May we look to You for life. May we look to You for freedom. May we look to You for security. May we look to You for our identity.

May we look to You, today and always.

Amen

Lord,

May I think today about that which is true and noble and worthy of praise.

In Christ,
Amen

Oh, Lord,

Remind me that I am dust, and to dust I must return.

Remind me that I was made in Your image, and to that image I must conform.

Remind me that my flesh is weak and would lead me unto sin.

Remind me that Your Spirit lives within me, to lead me unto life.

Remind me that I was bought with a price, a precious price, the blood of Jesus.

Remind me that I was made to be Yours forevermore.

Amen

Lord of shalom,

May we be peacemakers. May we respond to hatred with love. May we respond to prejudice with acceptance. May we respond to injustice with acts of righteousness. May we respond to violence with creative peace.

May we be peacemakers, o Lord.

Amen