This prayer was given by Bill Hybels to attendees of the 2012 Leadership Summit in South Barrington, Illinois. He challenged attendees to pray this prayer for 40 days to see how their world would change. It has the making of a great prayer. It is also interesting in comparison to Mother Teresa’s prayer and the prayer of St Francis. Like these other prayers, this prayer also gives us an opportunity to reflect.

God, this is a new day. I freshly commit myself to the role you have invited me to play, as you are building your church in this world. I am awestruck again today that you include me in this grand life-giving, world-transforming endeavor. So today I joyfully offer you:

I commit all of myself to the role you have assigned me in the building of your church so that it may thrive in this world. And I will “bring it” today. I will bring my best. You deserve it. Your church deserves it. It is the Hope of the World.