Lord,

I pause at the midpoint of this day.

For the hours that have passed —

thank you for what went well,

and forgive me for what did not.

For the hours that remain —

grant me focus, patience, and compassion.

Let me re-enter the afternoon with fresh eyes

and a renewed spirit.

In the busyness, may I not forget you.

In the noise, may I hear your gentle voice.

In the middle of everything,

may I return, again and again, to peace.

Amen.

Our Father, God,

Fire of everlasting love,

Give us through Jesus the fervour to love You above all things,

and our companions for Your sake,

Amen.