[Faith-talk] Morning Dedication

[Poppa Bear]

Here is a prayer from the collection of writings called the "Valley of
Vision." I hope that it may bless somebody today, in Jesus name.

Morning Dedication

  Almighty God, as I cross the threshold of this day I commit myself, soul, 

  body, affairs, friends, to Thy care. Watch over, keep, guide, direct, 

  sanctify, bless me. Incline my heart to thy ways. Mould me wholly into the


  image of Jesus, as a potter forms clay. May my lips be a well-tuned harp
to 

  sound Thy praise. Let those around see me living by Thy Spirit, trampling
the 

  world underfoot, unconformed to lying vanities, transformed by a renewed
mind, 

  clad in the entire armor of God, shining as a never-dimmed light, showing 

  holiness in all my doings.  Let no evil this day soil my thoughts, words, 

  hands. May I travel miry paths with a life pure from spot or stain. In
needful 

  transactions let my affection be in heaven, and my love soar upwards in
flames 

  of fire, my gaze fixed on unseen things, my eyes open to the emptiness, 

  fragility, mockery of earth and its vanities. May I view all things in the


  mirror of eternity, waiting for the coming of my Lord, listening for the
last 

  trumpet call, hastening unto the new heaven and earth. Order this day all
my 

  communications according to Thy wisdom, and to the gain of mutual good.
Forbid 

  that I should not be profited or made profitable. May I speak each word as
if 

  my last word, and walk each step as my final one. If my life should end
today, 

  let this be my best day.