Lord God Almighty, the Stone of Israel, Mighty to save, gracious to bless, make me like Joseph a fruitful bough, with branches running over the wall; make me a fruitful branch of Christ, the Vine – so all that comes from me is reflective of Chris in me. Father, bless me with precious things of heaven; bless me every morning with dew from You to grant me refreshing; bless me with the deep lying beneath the earth, so I may be prospered in undertakings; bless me with the precious fruits of the sun, so I may have light and its benefits; bless me with the precious gifts of the Holy Spirit – so I may rise and shine; bless me with the best things of the ancient mountains – so I may attain lofty heights; bless me with the precious things of the everlasting hills; and bless me with the precious things of the earth and its fullness. Father grant me the blessings of the deep that lies beneath the seas; blessings of the breasts and of the womb, so I may be nourished; blessings of the redeemed – so I enjoy the pure spiritual milk of the Word; and blessings that surpass and excel blessings of the past from Jacob to Joseph to my father and his ancestors. Grant me Lord the excellency of both dignity and power; and the grace to use this for Your glory, in making the world a better place and for my own personal good and welfare. Save me Lord from ungodly counsel, and make me like Joseph embrace fidelity, chastity, loyalty, piety instead of falling for temptation that may destroy me. Hear my voice, O God, in my meditation; preserve my life from fear of the enemy; hide me from the secret plots of the wicked, from the rebellion of the workers of iniquity, who sharpen their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows—bitter words at me. Lord God Almighty, turn all evil plans for me to good, and when archers have bitterly grieved me, and shot at me and hated me, strengthen my bow, and make the arms of my hands strong – make me more than conquerors and by my deeds let even my enemies be saved. Father, as Your ransomed saved from my enemies and from sin, let me in the presence of my enemies sing with everlasting joy, and let me obtain gladness and peace in this life and the next, for I ask in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen
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