Our God, we welcome a new week, giving thanks for your life-giving power, for your love with which you surround us every day. Please guide us through the week so that we may walk in your ways. Grant that in our work and ministry we may choose wisely and be guided by Your Spirit. Fill our hearts with love, patience and goodwill towards others and help us to be an example to our fellow human beings. Please be with us in the difficulties and give us the courage to face the challenges. Amen.