Prayer for Purpose

Lord, give purpose to my day.
Direct my attention to the things that matter,
Whatever they are.
Give me a gentle spirit
And words of life for my children.
Thank you for quiet,
Thank you for coffee.
You see my piles of laundry,
My unfinished schoolwork,
My dirty floors.
I see them, too.
May I quit escaping to social media.
May I open my eyes to the world,
My ears to my children,
My mind to the task at hand,
And my spirit to you.
Make me effective and responsible,
A good keeper of all within my care.
Teach me to prioritize.
Give me wisdom
For things of this world and of yours.
Marry them both within me.
Fit me for today and tomorrow,
That I might live today with purpose,
Fully present in it
While still invested in the future.
Refine my character.
Work out my flaws.
May my words and deeds be pleasing to you.
Lord, give purpose to my day.