Lord God! Thou hast assigned work to every man according to his
abilities, and it is Thy will, that we should eat our daily bread in the
sweat of our face, until we return again unto dust, and that we should
live by the work of our hands and prosper; behold, upon Thy word I will
begin anew the work of my calling, grant that my efforts and labors be
not in vain, but help that I may work with my hands the thing which is
good, that I may have to give to him that needeth. Bestow upon me Thy
favor and blessing at all times, for upon it depend all things, that I
may accomplish my work and do wrong to no one, so that I may honor the
Lord with my substance and provide for those near to me, especially for
my own household. Bless us more and more, bless our substance and all
that we have, for Thy blessing enriches us without the anxieties of the
busy hand. Lord, gladden my heart and make cheerful my countenance, give
me health, life and Thy blessing. All this, however, I ask of Thee in
submission to Thy holy will, Lord, hear my prayer. Into Thy hands I
commend my ways, in Thee I hope, Thou wilt do all things well. The Lord
be praised daily. Amen.
28. Luther's Prayer based on the Scriptural Passage: Casting all
your care upon Him, for He careth for you.
Heavenly Father! Thou art indeed my Lord and God, who hast made me out of
nothing and redeemed me through Thy Son. Thou hast commanded and
appointed me to perform these my duties and labors, which I, however,
cannot accomplish as I desire, and many troubles there be that frighten
and oppress me, so that I am, as to my own power, without help and
consolation; therefore I commend all things into Thy hands, do Thou help
and console me, and be Thou all in all. Amen.