The following prayer came to me author unknown:

Dear God,

So far today,
I've done all right.
I haven't gossiped.
I haven't lost my temper.
I haven't lied or cheated.
I haven't been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or overindulgent.

I'm very thankful for that.

But in a few minutes, Lord,
I'm going to get out of bed;
and from then on, I'm probably
going to need a lot more help.

In Jesus' name, Amen

I can relate to that, can't you? New Year's resolutions sometimes don't last until January 2nd. Determination to eat less lasts only until the hunger pangs start around dinner time. Commitment to spend more time in Bible study or prayer gets crowded out by a multitude of demands within just a few days.

Or maybe you're blessed in that you've been able to keep those promises you made. It's been fairly easy -- so far -- but from now on you may need a lot more help.

If so, continue with this prayer of David:

"Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth;
Keep watch over the door of my lips.
Do not incline my heart to any evil thing,
to practice wicked works with men who work iniquity 
My eyes are upon You, O GOD the Lord;
in You I take refuge."
(Psalm 140:3-4a,8a)

May God grant you the strength
necessary to live for Him this day.