Sunday Forward Prayer Poem by Bill Upton

Please,
Forgive.
Continue to show mercy.
We know right from wrong,
Yet we choose poorly so often.
Don't give up on us.
We try but never really hard enough.
On Sunday morning we sing and pray and promise.
On Monday morning we forget about Sunday morning.
Direct us,
Strengthen our resolve to influence others
By our actions reflecting Your grace.
Lead us to Your paths, not ours.
Supervise our 'free will' that You have allowed us to have.
Diminish temptation and poor judgment.
Plant Kingdom thoughts that nourish.
Distribute courage in darkness.
Let discipline overcome weakness when it surfaces.
Let faith lead.
Let actions follow.
Elevate our inner selves
To higher ground.
Allow us to imitate Your teachings.
Forgive...
Please.
Take us past Sunday.