Dear God,

I pray that today I may be quick to praise You in all I say and do and slow to criticise. I pray that I may be quick to encourage others rather than complain.

I pray that I may be slow to get angry or discouraged and may I have a heart that is quick to forgive and not criticise or condemn. And God, I pray that I may also be generous in my giving and not selfish with the things that are mine.

Grant me today to be a real encouragement to all I meet and help me to keep my tongue from any foolish words which might hurt or discourage – and thank You for the life that You have given me today, may today bring honour to Your name,

Amen