Pilot Me...a Morning Prayer

Before I step upon the runway

Of the day that lies ahead

Before my footsteps touch the tarmac

Of life’s little hope’s and dread

Father Captain, keep this vessel

I would drift if not for Thee

Keep me in the way of truth and love

Oh Jesus, Savior pilot me

Raise my eyes above life’s worries

Carry me on wings of trust

This is but a tiny journey

Soon our labor-pains of dust

Will pass and we will be delivered

From life’s storms and fickle fray

Jesus Savior, guide this vessel

Lest I drift and lose my way

Keep my eyes upon the gleaming

Of One true and faithful Light

Shield me from vague imitations

Teach me what is true and right

Now, as I touch down on the tarmac

Of this day and what will be

Father Captain, lead this vessel

Jesus, Savior pilot me

© Janet Martin

The Lord's Prayer Words

(traditional)

Our Father, which art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy will be done in earth,
As it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
As we forgive them that trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,

The power, and the glory,

For ever and ever.

Amen.