Remember, O Lord, and shew thyself to us in the time of our tribulation, and give me boldness, O Lord.
My God, I firmly believe that Thou art everywhere present and seest all things...cleanse my heart from all vain, wicked, and distracting thoughts. Enlighten my understanding, and inflame my will, that I may pray with reverence, attention, and devotion.
Reflect on the quote for a while. Read it over a few times. Sit quietly and consider this: What is causing you anxiety and trouble right now and how can God show Himself to you? How has God shown Himself to you during difficult times in the past? If God made you bolder, what would that look like?
Almighty and eternal God, I adore Thee, and I thank Thee for all the benefits which Thou, in Thy infinite goodness and mercy, hast conferred upon me.
Based on this reflection, I resolve to avoid: Sloth
My God, I offer Thee these resolutions; unless Thou deignest to bless them, I can not be faithful to them.
