Dear Lover Of Our Souls,
May we read your tender heart towards us in the manger of Your birth, in the garden of Your agony, in the cross of Your suffering, in the tomb of Your resurrection, and in the heaven of Your intercession. Deepen in us a sense of our holy relationship to You as spiritual bridegroom and sinners’ friend. You have loved us everlastingly and unchangeably; may we love You as we are loved by You.
If temptation comes to us, give us grace to overcome evil and do what is right.
If we have important decisions to make, give us grace to choose the right way and to refuse the wrong way.
If things go well with us, keep us from all pride and from thinking that we do not need You.
If sorrow and trials come to us, keep us from despair and give us hope in You.
In Jesus’ precious name I pray,
Amen.
(Based on “Christ Is All” in The Valley of Vision, edited by Arthur Bennett: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1975 and from The Plain Man’s Book of Prayers, by William Barclay, p. 10)
