A FAMILY PRAYER
	O GOD, as the morning has risen upon us, may the Sun of Righteousness also rise upon us. Chase away the shadows of darkness from us. Enable us to throw off all the works of darkness that belong to the old evil nature. Help us to put on garments of light and praise and let us do the works of the day and not of the night. May our light shine so brightly before men, that seeing us, they may glorify YOU. We desire to grow in grace. As the deer pants after the water brooks, so our souls long after You. Our souls thirst for You, O God - the living God. Nothing else will satisfy us. This world has nothing to meet the needs of our immortal spiritual nature. Let us not try to feed ourselves on that which is not bread - but may we learn to bring all our needs to You Who alone can satisfy us. We come to You to begin this day so that we may have Your blessing upon it. Nothing is complete without You. As the flowers need the dew and the sunshine to make them fragrant, so do our lives need Your blessing to make us truly happy. Lay your Hand upon our heads as we bow down before You. Direct our feet in Your path. We want to carry out Your plans, not our own. Order our steps by Your Word. Help us to be truthful, honest, and diligent in all our words and conduct. We ask You to take us and use us to do Your will and to bless others. Amen. [J.R. Miller, Prepare the Way, Issue No. 105].