Father Richard Edgerton - my dad, my hero

So here's the thing........

My mother recently found this prayer, written by my father Richard Edgerton. It was read at his memorial service and I thought many of you would enjoy using it.

"Lord, for me and my household, we will live for today and try not to solve all of life’s problems before sunset.

We will acknowledge that with Your help we can make it through today.

We can’t handle all the world has at one time.

Today, Lord, is Yours …we will make it through together.

Lord, for me and my household, we will change within ourselves and not try to change the world into mirror images of our own desires.

Today, Lord, is Yours…the things we can’t handle we will turn over to you.

Lord, for me and my household, we will be joyful.

The joy of the Lord will shine within us and we will not rely on external forces.

Today, Lord, is Yours…we will be joyful because of You.

Lord, for me and my household, we will improve our minds.

We will read and learn something new from Your Word.

We will study, think, concentrate and take into our minds and hearts the message You would speak to us.

Lord, today is Yours…Your word will satisfy our needs.

Lord , for me and my household, we will take care of our temples.

They will be cleansed, nourished and exercised. We will not abuse them nor defile them.

Today, Lord, is Yours…our bodies are Yours for Your bidding.

Lord, for me and my household, we will strengthen our souls.

We will do something for someone without expecting something in return.

We will do something that only You and we know about.

We will do something You would have us do whether we want to or not.

Lord, today is Yours…we will do Your will not ours.

Lord, for me and my household, we will show the world how pleasant we can be, how appealing Your children can be.

We will be polite, smiling, courteous, and not criticize.

We will heap praises on everyone we meet.

Lord, today is yours…we will respect our brothers as You respect them.

Lord, for me and my household we will decide what it is that has to be done and do it.

We will not procrastinate, we will not be indecisive, but we will attempt to finish what we start.

Lord, today is Yours…we will follow Your plans and accomplish Your work according to Your will.

Lord, for me and my household, we will take time to give thanks to You for Your blessings and the abundance You have poured upon us.

We will sing praises unto Your name all our awakened hours.

Lord today is Yours…as for me and my household we will serve and praise the Lord."