Give me a restful mind, one that in calm repose, safe in thy love through tempests rage, peace and refreshment knows.
Give me a trustful mind when doubts and fears assail. Help me confide in thee, assured thy grace can never fail.
Give me an earnest mind, set thou my zeal aflame, so that with willing service here I may extol thy name.
Give me a steadfast mind, firm as a rock, and sure. Unswerving, loyal, I would stand and to the end endure.
Give me a thankful mind, so that in full accord - mind, heart and voice shall ever sing glad praise to Christ, my Lord. - Frederick George Hawkes (1869-1959) from The Song Book of the Salvation Army
The above prayer was on my heart this weekend. It can be so easy to lose the proper mindset. Fear rushes in and our mind begins to play tricks on us. But if we have a sound mind that is renewed by the power of God, we can live a life full of hope, peace and joy.
