God's Minute

 November 19

Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.--Romans 6:18

HEAVENLY FATHER, we thank Thee for the rest which has come to our bodies in sleep.  During the long hours of the night Thou hast been watching over us.  Thou art always mindful of us, not only in the night, but also in the workaday.  Help us, dear Father, to be as mindful of Thee as Thou are thoughtful of us.  Forbid that we forget our God.  May we not become so occupied with worldly affairs that we have no time or place for Thee.

As we talk to Thee, our sins rise like mountains from the deep.  We are ashamed of our weaknesses.  We confess everything, and plead for Thy forgiveness.  Leave us not in our humiliation, but take us by the hand and lift us up.  Give us the assurance that our sins are pardoned, and help us to live this day as the blessed Jesus did every day.

We pray for the discouraged and distressed; Lord, give them cheer.  We pray for all the people who are living in darkness; Lord, give them light.  We pray for those who fight against themselves, against each other and against God; Lord, give them peace.  We ask it all in the name of Jesus, for Thy glory and for our good.

Luther E. Todd, D.D.,
St. Louis, Missouri