Morning Prayer

Lord, in the silence of this beginning day, I come to ask You for peace, wisdom, and strength. Today I want to look at the world with eyes full of love, to be patient, understanding, gentle and wise. To see, beyond appearances, Your children as You Yourself see them, and thus see nothing but the good in each one. Close my ears to all calumny. Guard my tongue from all evil. May my spirit be filled only with blessings. May I be so kind and joyful that all who approach me feel Your presence. Clothe me with Your beauty, Lord, and may I reveal You to all throughout this day. Amen.