Prayer for Courage (Version 2)

God Our Father, I have woken up this morning and felt very weak, weary, and tired. I don’t have the courage, strength and zeal to work today. My enthusiasm is fading away. But Lord God, I don’t want to give up just yet. I want to continue serving You through the work of my hands.Continue reading “Prayer for Courage (Version 2)”

Prayer For Strength and Courage

Life seems full of stresses LordMy busy home, my harried workSometimes I fear for myselfTorn between one tension and anotherI lose my nerve and feel the need to get awayEnfold me LordShield me from the frailty of my spiritProtect me from my own powerless willFree me from all anxieties and doubtsGive me the vigor toContinue reading “Prayer For Strength and Courage”

Prayer For Courage (Version 1)

Dear God, give me courage,for perhaps I lack it more than anything else. I need courage before men against their threatsand against their seductions. I need courage to bear unkindness,mockery, contradiction. I need courage to fight against the devil,against terrors and troubles, temptations,attractions, darkness and false lights,against tears, depression, and above all fear. I needContinue reading “Prayer For Courage (Version 1)”

Prayer For Fortitude

Dear Jesus,lay your wounded hand upon my weary head,and teach me to have courage in the paths that I must tread.Bless me, and bless those whom I love,and give us grace to see these crossesbravely borne by us will keep us close to Thee.And if at times a shadow falls in unexpected ways,put Your gentleContinue reading “Prayer For Fortitude”