Reflection 

Praying the offering of self 

Lord Jesus, 

you told your friends not to worry about the future. 

You showed them how to have the attitude 

of simple trust that young children have, 

so that they could place themselves

 into the caring hands of your Father.

 And so I ask for the power of your Spirit

 that I may remain positive

 throughout all that is ordinary in my daily life. 

I know that your touch can change people and situations, 

and so I ask you to join me in offering to our Father 

not only the good things of this day 

but also the suffering and sacrifices that 

I want to offer cheerfully and lovingly, 

and in a quiet and hidden way.

And so may any difficulties and frustration 

and pain of this day be transformed in 

your presence for the benefit of other people.

 Amen.