Awesome Prayer

I was reading the blog of a friend of mine and a group of gals she went to college with (B-mama and friends over at Building Cathedrals) and came across this prayer that one of the ladies posted. It was a prayer she prayed on a summer retreat as part of her morning quiet time. I thought it to be a great prayer to start your day in the right frame of mind, remembering to offer your day to the Lord. I hope you find it as comforting as I do.

God my Father, Lord of heaven and earth, Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier. I adore You and love You with all my heart. I thank you for counting me worthy to stand in your presence and serve you.

I offer you on this day my prayer, my work and effort, my suffering and joy. I ask that I can do all of this out of love for you and according to your will.

Grant me perseverance in living my Christian vocation, patience in suffering, courage in proclaiming my faith, wisdom in my life journey, and charity in my dealings with others.

Free me from all sin and from all evil. May your grace always remain with me and with all those who are dear to me.

Amen.

Of course, a blog post of this proud mama wouldn't be complete without a Lil Boo update so, here is your dose of a happy little boy!

He's starting to figure out how to use his hands to bring things to his mouth.

He loves to "gum" on this blankie.

Daddy, you're so funny when you make that sound!!