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God, I am here again, starting again at the same thing. I am tired, and I want to be honest with you about it. You know how many times I have begun this. I do not want to hide where I have fallen short, and I do not want to beat myself with it either. Hold my wish to begin again today with compassion and with honesty. Forgive me where I need forgiveness, and teach me to start without despising myself. Your word says in Hebrews 4:16, “draw near with boldness unto the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy”. Lord, let mercy meet this tired beginning, and let it be held with compassion and honesty. I am weary of this repeated struggle. Please do not rush me past that tiredness. Let it be seen and acknowledged by you. Give me courage for the next step, only the next one, and let me take it with a quieter heart. And in Psalm 5:3 your word says, “O Jehovah, in the morning shalt thou hear my voice;”. Lord, hear this voice as it begins again, and steady the next small step with your strength. Lord, help me begin again without despising myself. I place this day in your hands. In Jesus’ name, amen.