Lord Jesus, You told your friends not to worry about the future.
You showed them how to have the attitude of simple trust that young children have,
so that they could place themselves into the caring hands of Your Father.
And so, I ask for the power of Your Spirit
that I may remain positive throughout all that is ordinary in my daily life.

I know that Your touch can change people and situations,
and so I ask You to join me in offering to Our Father
not only the good things of this day
but also the suffering and sacrifices
that I want to offer cheerfully and lovingly
and in a quiet and hidden way.
And so may any dificulties, frustration and pain of this day
be transformed in Your Presence
for the benefit of other people.

Amen.