Heavenly Father in this day of cults, cisms, fads and Godless religions, have mercy upon me and my group.
Lead us not into the way of the maddening crowd; lead us not into paths of endless pleasures, sleepness nights, and weary days; lead us not into morbid idleness and polluted thoughts. Help us Father, to find a moment for silent communion with Thee and meditation upon Thy goodness and love. Help us to succor the poor, ameliorate the sufferings of the sick and be perturbed over the broken hearted. Help us not to be carried off in the maelstrom fo selfishness, greed, and gain.
Make us see that all in this wonderful, beautiful world in Thine, and that we are stewards entrusted to guard that portion loaned to us for a season. Make us introspective and retrospective and let each day and each hour be an examination hour.
Impress upon my group to emulate the worthy things of other groups and not the decadent things that bespeak debauchery, lust, pomp, and pride.
If we are riding for a fall, let us not fall into torment but into restful regions that breathe for love, work, and praise.
Lastly, Master help us to serve, but serve with an eye single to Thy glory so that when rest comes it shall be earned and needed. Amen.
Mrs. Rebecca J. Hailstalk