O merciful God, thank you for the privilege of seeing this new day. Be with me today O God, that I can be as merciful to others as you have been to me, as wiling and ready to forgive as you have repeatedly forgiven me, and as generous with my family, friends and co-workers as you have been with your love and your grace. It’s so hard at times O God to continue giving, to continue forgiving and loving, when I reach the point where I feel I have nothing more to give. Increase my faith and strengthen me that I may walk through the valleys of hurt and disappointment, trusting that there is always a new day to come. And when my life is over O God, may I enjoy forever the company of your saints.