Prayer for Positivity

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 difficulties    and frustration and pain of this day    be transformed in your presence    for the benefit of other people.  Amen