Compassionate God, If I am challenged today, may I be joyful in my response. If I am forced to wait today, may I be patient. If I am to feel rushed, may I find ways to slow down enough to be present to those around me. If I am to not complete everything I intend to complete today, may I not beat myself up and prepare to do more tomorrow. If I am to do great things today, let me make love a part of those great things. Let me respond to all this day provides with compassion for others and a welcoming heart. May your blessing be upon all of us this day and everyday. Amen