Prayer is a sweet and simple form of poetry that can help us reach out for more strength and understanding. The nice thing about prayer is that we can say it in a way that relates to our daily routines and responsibilities.....
Monday - Wash Day
Lord, help me wash away all my selfishness and vanity, so I may serve you with perfect humility through the week ahead.
Tuesday - Ironing Day
Dear Lord, help me iron out all the wrinkles of prejudice I have collected through the years so that I may see the beauty in others.
Wednesday - Mending Day
Oh Lord, help me mend my ways so I will not set a bad example for others.
Thursday - Cleaning Day
Lord, please help me to dust out all the many faults I have been hiding in the secret corners of my heart.
Friday - Shopping Day
Lord, give me the wisdom to shop wisely so I may purchase eternal happiness for myself and all others in need of love and understanding.
Saturday - Cooking Day
Help me, Lord, to brew a big kettle of brotherly love and serve it with clean, sweet bread of human kindness.
Sunday - The Lord's Day
O Lord, I have prepared my house for you. Please come into my heart so I may spend the day and the rest of my life in your presence.