Daniel 2:23 I thank Thee and praise Thee, O God.

January 6

I thank Thee and praise Thee, O God. ~ Daniel 2:23

Photo: Robert Aichinger

O Father in Heaven, we approach Thee in the name of Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Saviour, that we may render praise and thanksgiving to Thee; and that we may seek the forgiveness of our sins, the continued manifestation of Thy favor, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit in the choices of our lives, and in the rendering of service to Thee. We realize, our Father, the shortcomings of our vision, the imperfection of our judgment, and the weakness of our effort, but Thou hast said, “Commit thy way unto Jehovah, trust also in Him, and He will bring it to pass.” It is sweet to rest upon this promise, and to feel that thus we can walk hand in hand with Thee, and that our ways shall be Thy way.

In order that we may be true to our high calling, give us sympathetic heart, the kindly look, the golden speech, the helping hand. Make us a channel of blessing to those about us, that we may be the true children of Abraham, who has blessed that he might bless. And now, dear Lord, give us the strength for that which is immediately before us according to the promise, “As thy day is, so shalt thy strength be,” and Thy name shall have the glory, through Christ, our Lord. Amen. 

J. A. Duff, D.D.,

Aspinwall, Pennsylvania