Evening Prayer for 4/16/2011

"Dear Lord, we come to the end of another day.  Grant to us the courage to face our failures, omissions, and shortcomings, while praising your most holy name for the victories we have accomplished.  Our prayer is that those around us will know they are loved and valued, and that our words, actions, and attitudes will portray your great love.  May we use the gifts you give us to advance your kingdom's work, to pursue the cause of freedom, liberty, and justice.  Give us rest this night from our labors and renew us for tomorrow's tasks, through Christ our Lord we pray, Amen."