Today I pray for courage

I am weak

Life's trials have sapped me of my strength

And I feel my resolve ebbing away.

Mistakes from the past tower in front of me

Mocking, mocking.

How can I get forward when

Shame

Fear

Doubt

Block my path?

I must face my past

With unfailing courage that can only be given

By God

My Father and Creator.

I pray that I can face my mountains

Block out their thundering voices

And fight

For freedom

For truth.

No ordinary man could dream of the courage I now seek

But I serve an extraordinary God

And because I am a believer

Dreams can become reality.

So I pray, Lord

Standing before life's mountains and valleys

I pray for courage.