Prayer- In the Morning

This is another day, O Lord.

I know not what it will bring forth,

but make me ready, Lord, 

for whatever it may be. 

If I am to stand up,

help me to stand bravely. 

If I am to sit still, 

help me to sit quietly. 

If I am to lie low, 

help me to do it patiently.

And if I am to do nothing, 

let me do it gallantly. 

Make these words more than words, 

and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.

-- The Book of Common Prayer, "Ministration to the Sick," p. 461, from Church Pension Group of The Episcopal Church