A prayer for the morning

I’ve taken to  reading the daily devotionals offered in the New Zealand Prayer Book, published by the Anglican Church in New Zealand. I really like some of the prayers and readings – and the book often includes prayers in Maori, the native language of New Zealand, which is so utterly foreign to me that I am reminded that God lives in words far beyond my understanding.

Here’s a morning prayer I especially appreciated:

God our life,
be with us through this day,
whether or not it brings us joy.
Help us when evening comes
to recall one benefit,
for which to give you thanks.
Amen.