Matthew 6:33 | Let My First

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Matthew 6:33

Let my first -
Be to think on You.
You give joy in fervency.

Let my first -
Be to trust in You.
You guard most carefully.

Let my first -
Be to follow You.
You guide through uncertainty.

Let my first -
Be to stand with You.
You grant strength enormity.

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my inspiration

Eternal Father of my soul, let my first thought today be of You, let my first impulse be to worship You, let my first word be Your name, let my first action be to kneel before You in prayer. 

For Your perfect wisdom and perfect goodness:
For the love with which You love mankind:
For the love with which You love me:
For the great and mysterious opportunity of my life:
For the indwelling of Your Spirit in my heart:
For the sevenfold gifts of Your Spirit:
I praise and worship You, O Lord.

Yet let me not, when this morning prayer is said, think my worship ended and spend the day in forgetfulness of You. Rather from these moments of quietness let light go forth, and joy, and power, that will remain with me through all the hours of the day; 

Keeping me chaste in thought:
Keeping me temperate and truthful in speech: 
Keeping me faithful and diligent in my work:
Keeping me humble in my estimation of myself:
Keeping me honorable and generous in my dealing with others:
Keeping me loyal to every hallowed memory of the past:
Keeping me mindful of my eternal destiny as a child of Yours.
Through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen.

O God, you have been the refuge of your people through many generations; be my refuge in every moment and every need that I face today. Be my guide through all uncertainty and darkness. Be my guard against all that threatens my spiritual well-being. Be my strength in times of testing. Cheer my heart with your peace; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen.

John Baillie, A Diary of Private Prayer | First Day, Morning. p. 3.