May we look to the week ahead with anticipation of the opportunities we have before us, Loving God. Let us take chances as we chase our dreams. Help us to know that there may be bumps and stumbling blocks along the way. Help us to stand back up, brush off the dirt, and keep going toward our goals. Let us help others when they are discouraged and be present to them assuring them that they are not alone in their walk. May our love for you, O God, be expressed in how we love those we encounter. Amen