Let Me Build Others Up  Heavenly Father, Be with me today. Let my words and actions  please You. Let my heart sing with joy      because I am Your child. Let me bring honor and glory      to Your name. Let me love. Be with my loved ones;   Guide me to hurting people; Lead me to places       where I am needed. Let me feel your holy presence; Give me strength; Give me Your comfort Help me to see the lonely hearts      in my life. Be with those who mourn      the loss of loved ones,      the loss of the security of routine,      the loss of jobs and traditions. Assure them that all things      will be done in accordance      with  Your Will.

Be with those who are estranged      from family members      from friends.      from You. Lead them and show them      how to walk across the room          of reconciliation. Be with those who live      in the dark caves of depression,      feeling unloved,       rejected,       worthless. Shine the beacon of Your light on them. Illuminate the path for them to follow       from the depths of despair      into the sunlight of Your love and grace. Let them feel the warmth of Your presence. Lord, as I age, help me      have a positive attitude,      look at myself and evaluate myself      before giving in to the temptation       to point accusing fingers at others. Thank you for my many blessings/ Let me build others up in love;       not tear them down in jealousy.                                     In Christ's name.