January 30

"Our God and Father, we would commit into your hands our future, both in plan and in daily duty. We would not stop nor advance save as you do lead us. May we ever be watchful and ready, and never allow impatience nor petulance to hasten us beyond your direction. In Jesus' name. Amen."

November 10

"Help us, our Father, to follow you wherever you lead us. May each one of us know that you have a plan for our lives. May we never be satisfied by doing our own will, but may we seek yours. May each one in this family circle today know what it is to have the joy of doing the will of God in life's simple, humble, daily duties. Amen."

October 11

"Our divine Leader, we thank you for the blessing of hard tasks and trying duties. We thank you for tasks great and small. We thank you that labor and toil are holy and divine. May we welcome new duties and difficult problems, knowing that you work with us and that you will never leave us nor forsake us. Amen."

September 22

"We thank you, our Father, for mothers who have prayed for us even before our birth and after; we thank you for the inheritance and training we have from them. May our lives honor their memory as we honor you. May we never esteem outward ceremony greater than inner duty, or public service above private devotion. In the Master's name. Amen."

September 15

"Most holy and most mighty God, may we never allow reason to argue against your command What you bid, may we at once do. What you plan, may we fulfull, and without murmurings or disputings. We ask in Jesus's name. Amen."

August 26

"Our wonderful God and Creator, in the thought of you and all your works we are lost in praise and adoration. We would so gain your nature and follow your precepts that the little trying duties and irritations of every day may never retard our usefulness, nor destroy our peace. Fill our hearts with joy and admiration. For the sake of your Son our Saviour. Amen."

August 24

"We thank you, our heavenly Father, that you are always with us when most we need you, if we will but realize and trust your presence. Help us, dear Lord, to know that temptations will come, and that the higher we go in life's responsibilities the more temptation will face us. May we live so near to you that we are protected by you at all times. In Christ's name. Amen."

August 9

"Almighty God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, we thank you that you have planned and fulfilled with the unity of your Triune Being. We thank you for the fatherhood that gave, the sonship that saved, and the spiritual guidance that leads. May we, each faithful to his own task, keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Amen."

August 3

"Our Father, may we fill our lives full of right purposes and deeds; may we follow the example of Christ in properly performing first duties. Fill the future full of blessing by fulfilling present requirements. Keep us, we pray you, from omitting the proper steps in our Christian development. In Christ's name. Amen."

Sundays in July

"We pray you, O God, that we may know the laws of life and health, and regard them conscientiously, that we may not be so eager to do that we recklessly overdo. May we remember the value of resting one day with you, that we may work worthily six days for you. In the Master's name. Amen."

June 29

"Our Father in heaven, help us to live today for you from the very outset. May every duty be a task for you in which joy and service blend. Help us to be our own genuine selves, believing in your wonderful power and trusting you in the mere incidents of life. For Jesus' sake. Amen."

June 21

"Our loving and gracious Father, as you do look into our inner lives may our character reveal our sincerity. May we esteem all else as secondary to the work you have given us to do, and may the value of your estimate minimize all other judgments. For Christ's sake. Amen."

June 6

"May we, O God, learn to obey promptly and joyfully. May we learn to do your will without questioning. May our wills and wishes be sensitive to your Word, and may we yield instantly to duty and command. Teach us that obedience is better than sacrifice. In Jesus' name. Amen."

May 23

"Help us, O Father, to be true to our Lord in doing life's little things well. May we know that we are doing Christ's wish in keeping our room in order, or in studying each lesson faithfully. May we live each today as if tomorrow's success depended entirely upon it. In Christ's name. Amen."

April 14

"Our Father in heaven, may we value aright the wealth of contentment and sunshine and health. May the peace of God within our hearts prompt us to give to others from that which you have given us. May we share life's blessings as we spend our time in using as well as accumulating. May we find happiness in ordinary duty. Amen."

Easter Day

"Our blessed Master, who did come from the tomb and bring the joy of the resurrection to mankind, help us to rise above our sins even as we have risen with you. Help those who are still entombed in sin to come to the liberty and light of yourself. May men face their duties in the new hope of your risen live. Amen."

April 11

"O you who are ever the Good Samaritan, may we learn your secret and follow your example. May no demand of professionalism or duty of form incline us to pass by the man or woman who needs help. May we be good Samaritans every day as we walk our accustomed highways, and so may we lead others to you. Amen."

March 29

"Eternal Father, may we never be led by your enemies to points at variance with your view of duty and truth. No matter what the occasion ofr place, may we ever bless and glofrify your name and work. Make us ready at all times to give a reason for the hope that is ours. In the Saviour's name. Amen."

March 28

"Gracious God, our loving Father in heaven, we pray you that none of us may willingly hear your word and fail to act. Deliver us, we pray you, from eyes and ears that have grown dull or intellect that has grown careless. May we be alert to hear and do your will day by day. For Christ's sake. Amen."

March 21

"Ever-blessed and loving Lord, we pray you that we may be worthy of the praise by the faithful discharge of our duties. May we not wait for special occasions, but regularly within our own homes and at our accustomend tasks, may we so live that others may be drawn to Christ and learn your way. Amen."