Prayer for the Day

O Lord our God, to you and to your service we devote ourselves, body, soul, and spirit. Fill our memory with the record of your mighty works; enlighten our understanding with the light of your Holy Spirit; and may all the desires of our heart and will center in what you would have us do. Make us an instrument of your salvation for the people entrusted to our care, and let us by our life and speaking set forth your true and living Word. Be always with us in carrying out the duties of our salvation; in praises heighten our love and gratitude; in speaking of You give us readiness of thought and expression; and grant that, by the clearness and brightness of your holy word, all the world may be drawn to your blessed kingdom. All this we ask for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.