Well, I have decided for just one day to try to be more like You.

For today, even if my anger is just, I will keep gossip off my tongue.

I will bring it to You instead of allowing vengeful words to be slung.

For today, I will dutifully do a requested task and not complain.

Even though the favor benefits me not, from resentment I will refrain.

For today, I will not delight in my enemy’s downfall.

Hard as it may be, I will pray for that enemy most of all.

For today, I will remain patient when patience threatens to leave me.

I will not lash out at another, no matter how trying it may be.

For today, I will be careful, even in private, as to what I say.

I will not use derogatory words or expressions in any way.

For today, I will put aside the temptation to procrastinate.

If something needs to be done, then laziness is no reason to wait.

For today, I will keep a smile on my face and in my voice.

Even in the midst of a bad day, there is still much good to rejoice.

For today, I will make the effort, Lord, to be more like You.

If I can do it today, then I will try it again tomorrow too.