October 6

"We thank you, O God, that you are not only a loving leader, but that you are our protecting guide. May we ever be ready to hear your voice and heed your command, and in times of difficulty and misunderstanding may we seek your wisdom. In Christ's name. Amen."

October 5

"Our Father, may we be so filled with your purity and grace that we may not listen to the idle and evil criticisms and slanders of others. Fill us with life's greatness that the littleness of little men and women may not arrest or control our thought. May we never take up he reproach against our neighbor. For Christ's sake. Amen."

October 4

"O Lord, our God, may we hasten the great and holy day of the coming of your kindom by sending the gospel to all people. May the whole world gain the spirit of wisdom and counsel and the fear of the Lord. May hate and bitterness and contention be changed into love, joy and peace. May all men clasp hands in power and purity, led by the child Jesus. Amen."

Sundays in October

"Gracious and loving Father, teach us the joy and blessedness of appreciation and gratitude. You have filled our lives with good things; help us to honor you with joy and thanksgiving. Help us to make this Sabbath day a day of inward joy, that we may scatter happiness everywhere. In Jesus' name. Amen."

October 3

"O loving Father, who gives to all your children better gifts than we realize, help to understand the simplicity of your nature. Show us how to gain the childlike spirit. May we take you at your word, and may we with joy and faith and confidence take to you the simple problems of every day. Amen."

October 2

"Almighty God, you have blessed us with the marvelous records of your great deeds, performed to save and bless your chosen ones. May we remember day by day what a glorious Father in heaven we have, and may our hearts show the gratitude we feel in a joyous victorious life. In Christ's name. Amen."

October 1

"O God, our eternal Father, may none of us who own and love your name and leadership fail to grow into your own likeness and follow your plan, because we lack that personal faith we individually need. May your Word become the soul's mirror to reveal to our own hearts their actual state, and then may we give you comlete control. For Christ's sake. Amen."