November 2

"Our heavenly Father, help us, we pray you, to live so near you that we may never yield to the quick temptations of life which always seize us when we are weak, and seek to conquer us at our weakest point. May we value the blessing of life too much to be swerved from our purpose by momentary temptation. In Jesus' name. Amen."

November 16

"Our blessed Lord, may we ever press forward, forgetting the things which are behind. May we place no dependence on a godly heritage or on honored parentage but, grateful for past blessings, may we reach out to attain to the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Amen."

November 5

"Help us, our Father in heaven, to give to you regularly and systematically from that which you have given to us. May we give at least a tenth of our income to you, not because we desire a blessing, but because we wish to honor you. May the Church of Christ throughout the world learn the value of honoring you by its gifts. In Jesus' name. Amen."

August 16

"Our Father who art in heaven, fill our hearts, we pray you, with joy unspeakable and full of glory, that we may have your constant presence and blessing. May we pulish glad tidings with lips of wisdom and lives of consistency. May we be your guests every time we sit at table, and walk with you along the way. 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."

July 31

"Most merciful and ever-loving Father, you never forget the needs of your children; and we pray that we your followers may regard your teaching. May the difficulties in our way never prove an excuse for neglecting the needy, but - relying upon you - may we use what we have with your blessing. In your name. Amen."

July 25

"Our great and loving Father, we thank you that life's common experiences and gifts are blessed by your presence and honored by your name. May we take you into our lives daily and feed upon you, that we may grow in diving strength and character. For Jesus' sake. Amen."

July 24

"Our loving Father in heaven, how constant and complete is your watchful care over all your children. May we realize that every severe trial has its compensation of security and blessing in you. May we learn to possess our souls in quietness and confidence, trusting you always. Amen."

July 1

"Our loving Father, we thank you for your wonderful gifts to us, and more than all for the gift of your Son. Grant to us the joy of giving. May we learn the blessedness of self-denial, that your work and word may be glorified. In Jesus' name. 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."

May 24

"O Thou who ever lovest little children, we thank you that you did become a child in the person of your only Son. We thank you that he took the children in his loving arms to bless. Give to us the vision and faith of your servants of old, and bless our children from their very babyhood. Amen."

May 9

"O You who hears and answers prayer, we thank you that no suffering, longing heart cries to you in vain. We thank you for your sympathy and patience with us. We thank you for giving to us the joy and blessing of human gratitude, which we bring in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen."

April 15

"We thank you, our blessed Lord, that in the early days of the apostles, when struggle and difficulty arose, you gave yourself so freely to men, and that today also you give yourself to us. We thank you that you teach us lessons of omnipresence; that you are not only the all-knowing and all-powerful God, but that through the Holy Spirit you are ever present with us, to bless us. Amen."