My Prayer

Dear Lord,
 
As I come to you on the morning of a new day, teach me to acquiesce my stubborn will for your will.
 
Give me the courage to abandon self for the betterment of others.
 
Give to me, oh Jesus, the strength to be weak in your hands, allowing me only to be still while You fight the enemy on my behalf.
 
Grant me the wisdom to know when to speak and when to let silence rule my tongue.
 
Let my words never be drawn from the well of humanity, but from the river of life.
 
Open my eyes to the view you see and not through the world's dark glasses, to see the beauty in all your children, regardless of what seems to be in appearance or action.
 
Give to me, this day, the ability to accept the gift of joy you set before me allowing the filling of your love to overflowing.
 
Be my heart's ever faithful guide, my mind's appointed wisdom, and my spirit's boundless praise to the glory of Your holy name.
 
Amen


10/31/2016