my favorite prayer

This is another day, O Lord.  I know not what it will bring
forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be.  If I
am to stand up, help me to stand bravely.  If I am to sit still,
help me to sit quietly.  If I am to lie low, help me to do it
patiently.  And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. 
Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit
of Jesus.  Amen.

This prayer is from the Book of Common Prayer, page 461.

I love it. It's my favorite prayer.

It fits where I am almost every day.

It validates whatever kind of day I'm going to have.

It doesn't value the day based on how productive I am, or how much I get done, or even how good I will be.

It reminds me that every day, all God asks of me is to show up. In big moments, in little moments, in quiet moments, in bored moments.

Also, I love how it ends. I love to end all my prayers with: "and give me the spirit of Jesus."

Does this prayer resonate with you today? Do you have a favorite prayer?