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Feb 23 • 5 tweets • 1 min read • Read on X
#GeraldsDevotional
Morning Prayer and Praise
This was my morning prayer and praise as I awoke this morning. It is personal but I want to share it here with you. It is based on an old well-known prayer, but I have personalized it and added to it.

Lord, please give me today the boldness to do and say those things that You
have called and empowered me to do (giving me the ability to make changes). Also give me the peace and contentment to accept the things that I am not empowered to change and have not been called to do so. Finally Lord, give me the WISDOM to follow Your Holy Spirit to discern the
difference between the two.

Finally Lord, I give You praise for giving me the grace and forgiveness when (not if) I fail to do all of the above, especially that last part about seeking Your wisdom.

I give You all the glory and praise… Lord have Your way!!
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