O Lord

September 23 - Day 9

O Lord, You never promised us to take away our darkness. 
You never promised us that you would take away the struggles
of our everyday living.  Father, You did promise us to be our
light in times of darkness and to give us strength in times of need.

Help us not to be blind to your light nor blind to your presence.  
Give us strength during times of trials and tribulations, and keep
us and our families always united in your name.

Give us the serenity to accept without bitterness all those things
we cannot change.  Give us the hope to see beyond ourselves
that we may always accept your will and trust in your holy presence.

In your goodness you have given us our very lives.  We entrust
into your hands and into your gracious care those lives you
have given to us and we pray all of this in Jesus' name, Amen.