October 26

"Most holy and eternal Father, we give you thanks for the willing service of those who uphold the hands of your chosen leaders. May we never complain if the strength of others wanes, but may we look upon such weakness as our opportunity to assist in carrying forward your cause against our common foe. In the Saviour's name. Amen."

October 15

"Our blessed Master, you did always accept and graciously adapt yourself to you earthly surroundings without complaint or anxiety. Teach us this great secret of peace and contentment. May our example be to others what you example has been to us, and may complaint be a thing of the past. Amen."

July 26

"Blessed Master, may our faith be that genuine practical trust which never fears or disbelieves. May we know that somehow, you will provide for us, even if we can see no source of supply. Grant to us, we pray you, a simplicity of faith which knows no murmuring, but is filled with assurance. Amen."

July 19

"Will you make us not only courageous, our loving Father, but willing to bear all our disappointments patiently. Instead of aiming to distinguish ourselves by brave work and actions, may we bear our own trials without complaint, and with paitience, ever aiming to help others in their need. For Jesus' sake. Amen."

March 18

"Our God and Father, we pray you to help us on our onward march to omit complaint and fault-finding. May we know that you have planned our march for us, and will heal the waters for us. May we know that every bitter stream has just before it the sweet wells of Elim. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen."

January 31

"Our loving Lord, we ask your forgiveness for our many complaints and our discontent. May we learn to accept all your gifts with gratitude and joy, never worrying about past errors nor apprehending future experiences. May we gain a quiet, happy spirit, that our lives may reflect your own joy. Amen."