A Morning Prayer The day returns and brings us the petty…
“A Morning Prayer The day returns and brings us the petty round of irritating concerns and duties. Help us to play the man; help us to perform them with laughter and kind faces, let cheerfulness abound with industry. Give us to go blithely on our business all this day. Bring us to our resting beds weary and content and undishonored and grant us in the end the gift of sleep.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A request for joy, humility, and peace while facing daily chores and ending the day with rest.
In simple terms: Ask for cheerfulness and contentment in work and rest.
Key Takeaway
Embrace tasks with humor and gratitude.
Themes
gratitude
humility
work
rest
joy
Mood
calm
hopeful
reflective
Type
prayer
inspirational
When to use this quote
- morning routine
- workday
- evening reflection
Key Concepts
spirituality
mindfulness
balance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can humor change your approach to chores?
- What does “blithely” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
May not address deeper anxieties behind duties.