My First Day Prayer

As the sun rises on this first day of the week,
may I embrace each day as an opportunity to
reflect and rejoice in the goodness of God.
My first day prayer.

When I encounter beauty, may I announce it;
when I feel pain, physical or emotional, may I
acknowledge it, not deny it. May peace be
the pathway in the coming days. May
gratitude be on my lips and in my heart.
My first day prayer.

May I share the suffering of my sisters
and brothers in my prayers for justice
and mercy. May I recognize Christ in
everyone I meet, no matter what their
station in life might be.
My first day prayer.

May forgiveness wash over me like
cleansing water. May hope live in
my heart and charity be the gift
of my hands. And may God smile
upon me in all my comings and goings.
My first day prayer, remembering
Christ my Lord and the Spirit, my
guide. Amen.