Morning Prayer, from the Book of Common Prayer.

Every morning I begin with the same morning prayer, found in the Book of Common Prayer.

Heavenly Creator, today is a new day.

I do not know what it will bring, but help me be ready for whatever it may be.

If I am to stand up, let me do so bravely.

If I am sit still, let me do so quietly.

If I am to lie low, let me do so patiently.

And if I am to do nothing, let me do so gallantly.

Make these words more than words, and give me to Spirit of Jesus.

I say this in the mornings, every morning as I walk to work.

I try to think in terms of 24hour periods, the burden of the stress I can manage.

I try to picture the Red Sea parting when I need it to.

I think about the times the Red Sea did not part when I needed it to.

There is a Gospel story about Peter taking a few steps on the water and then falling in.

Did God allow Peter to fall into the water?

Was Peter angry that he fell into the water?

What will I endeavor to do?

What will I endeavor not to do?

I will endeavor to be still.

I will endeavor to rest when I have the opportunity.

End Daily Meditation. Novena Week 2, Day 4.

17,9. 2015. Washington, DC.