Lord Jesus,   you told your friends not to worry about the future. You showed them how to have the attitude of simple trust that young children have, so that they could place themselves    into the caring hands of your Father. And so I ask for the power of your Spirit  that I may remain positive throughout all that is ordinary in my daily life.  I know that your touch can change people and situations, and so I ask you to join me in offering to our Father not only the good things of this day but also the suffering and sacrifices that I want to offer cheerfully and lovingly, and in a quiet and hidden way. And so may any difficulties  and frustration and pain of this day be transformed in your presence for the benefit of other people. Amen.