An ancient prayer from Apostolic Constitutions for guidance, light, joy.
O God Almighty, the Father of Thy Christ, Thy only begotten Son, give me a body undefiled, a heart pure, a mind watchful, an unerring knowledge, the influence of the Holy Ghost for the obtaining and assured enjoying of the truth, through Thy Christ, by whom glory be to Thee, in the Holy Spirit, for ever.
Amen.
This prayer is for guidance, light, joy. It gives the request old words: fewer tricks, more flame.
Lord, hear this ancient prayer for guidance, light, joy. Give mercy, strength, and a heart made faithful before Thee. Amen.
This prayer comes from the ancient church’s habit of asking directly: for mercy, for holiness, for protection, for light. It does not perform spirituality. It reaches for God.
Use it as written, or let it become a frame for the person and need in front of you.
Lord, hear this prayer in me: guidance, light, joy.
Lord, remember [Name]. Give them guidance, light, joy.
Lord, grant us together guidance, light, joy, and keep us faithful before Thee.
It is for guidance, light, joy.
It appears in Prayers of the Early Church, edited by J. Manning Potts, available through Project Gutenberg.
Yes. Change the pronouns or add a name, while keeping the heart of the prayer intact.