April 30

"O You who never fail to provide for your children, we pray you that we may learn to trust you for all things. May we remember also that the power of prayer and faith depends upon strict obedience to your commands. In Christ's name. Amen."

April 29

"We thank you for your greatness, O God, and that you have been seen in the gentle and loving nature of Jesus Christ, who made himself of no reputation. He took upon himself the form of a servant. We thank you for your earnest followers who have so reflected and exemplefied his life. Help us to be like them in childlike humility. In Jesus' name. Amen."

April 28

"Our loving Father, we thank you that you have withheld your great truths from those who have been proud and overbearing, and revealed them to those of humble spirit. Help us, we pray you, to live so near you in the simplicity of our lives that we may gain the humility of self-sacrifice and self-effacement. For Christ's sake. Amen."

April 27

"Our gracious and loving Father, we thank you that you have given to us in your holy Word such wonderful lessons of humility. We thank you for men who knew the greatness of this world, but who knew the weakness of human nature, and who bowed before you in humility that they might have your strength. Help us to be humble, and to take everything to you in faith. For Christ's sake. Amen."

April 26

"O you who are our mighty Deliverer, deliver us, we pray you from ourselves and the sins of our own hearts. As you made of David a man after your own heart, give to us forgiveness and saving grace that we may be able to break out in joyful song and gratitude for what you have done for us. We ask it in Christ's name. Amen."

April 25

"Heavenly Father, we thank you that Jesus Christ was a man subject to like passions with us. We thank you that he gave himself for us. We thank you that he is the Bread of life. May we eat of him daily, that we may grow stronger. Amen."

April 24

"O great Deliverer, free our land from the great curse of intemperance. May we all have the wisdom and the courage to take the right and safe stand upon this question. May our homes be free from the curse of this blighting evil. Save the drunkard, we pray you, and save our boys and girls from ever becoming drunkards. For Christ's sake. Amen."

- Blogger's note - I have serious reservations about this prayer, particularly the bit about "the safe stand..." This was of course written during the Temperance movement, when well meaning do-gooders managed to make drinking alchohol federally illegal via the 18th ammendment.

This prayer is however, an interesting peek into Victorian mentality. Furthermore, it can be modified to suit today's needs. Certainly imbibing has been taken too far in our culture. "May our homes be free (of drunkenness)... and save our boys and girls from ever becoming drunkards." It can also be modifed for all forms of chemical intoxication, such as drug abuse.