God, our Father, thanks for the many times you have intervened directly in my life, and for the times too when you seemed distant, but was only a prayer away. You have been my redeemer and comforter, my greatest challenger and my source of strength, but above all, you have been my fountain of grace and mercy. Open the eyes of my heart today O God, that I may see you in the countless ways you continue to reveal yourself to me, and help me to understand that with that revelation, comes an invitation to authentic, daily discipleship.