07/24/2026
At sunrise, I found my grandmother outside, sprinkling water beside the doorway.
“Grandma, why do you pray before everyone wakes?” I asked.
She smiled. “Because morning is a seed. What you place inside it can grow throughout the day.”
Then she lifted her hands and prayed:
“Lord, thank You for the gift of another morning. Walk ahead of us where our eyes cannot see. Give strength to tired hearts, wisdom to confused minds, and peace to homes carrying silent burdens.
Protect our families, guide our decisions, and bless the work of our hands. Close every door that would lead us away from purpose, and open the ones that will make us useful to others.
Teach us to speak gently, work honestly, forgive quickly, and remain grateful.
May today bring progress, favour, good health, and reasons to smile.”
She looked at me and said, “Never begin your day empty. Fill it with prayer.”
