The Day Is New
by Barbara Philbrook

The day is new the sun is bright,
Thank you Lord for seeing me through the night.

Thank you for this brand new day,
may all that I do be done in your loving way.

May the people with whom I meet face to face,
know I am your loving servant in this time and place.

May the memories I make as I go through this day,
bring happiness to others as they are recalled in any way.

May the choices I make be those prompted by you,
may it be your countenance others see when I come into view.

May the trials and tribulations I must face today,
add to my life in a character building way.

Help me to count my blessings and be grateful to you,
for all of the loving kind things you do.

May I consider those I'd rather not face today,
and in gratitude thank you they are not worse in some way.

I guess what I'm asking is that I be submissive in each and every aspect,
accepting what comes and showing You love and respect.

And as I lay my head to sleep one more time,
may I be assured that if I do not wake my soul is thine.

Thank you Father for the opportunity to serve you this day,
may all that I do bring Honor to you in some way.

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