still in my mind and heart, Lord,
I offer you this prayer:
shepherd me
through the ups and downs,
joys and sorrows,
temptations and graces
Shepherd me, O God,
from where I am
from one moment to the next,
from today into tomorrow,
from my past into my future…
Shepherd me, O God,
from yesterday’s problems
to the peace your Spirit offers..
Shepherd me, O God,
from memories that hold me back
to a future I’ve yet to experience…
Shepherd me, O God,
from my failings, sins and errors
to the grace of a new beginning…
Shepherd me, O God,
from fantasies and daydreams
to a life that’s authentic and certain…
Shepherd me, O God,
far from all my foolish ways
to the path where Wisdom beckons…
Shepherd me, O God,
from selfishness and greed
to a generous, giving spirit…
Shepherd me, O God,
from arrogance and pride
to humble self-surrender…
Shepherd me, O God,
from the lies I’ve come to believe
to the truth that sets me free…
Shepherd me, O God,
from all that’s less than pure
to what’s clear and clean and chaste…
Shepherd me, O God,
from my lazy habits
to work that satisfies and serves…
Shepherd me, O God,
from mindless wandering
to the path you’d have me walk…
Shepherd me, O God,
from flirting with temptation
to doing what is right…
Shepherd me, O God,
from prejudice and bias
to understanding and acceptance…
Shepherd me, O God,
from wasting what I have
to sharing all that’s mine…
Shepherd me, O God,
from hopelessness and fear
to confidence and trust in you…
Shepherd me, O God,
from feeling sorry for myself
to gratitude for all I have…
Shepherd me, O God,
from doubts that cloud my thoughts
to faith that clears my soul…
Shepherd me, O God,
from here to there,
from one moment to the next,
from today into tomorrow,
from my past into my future…
Amen.
Shepherd Me, O God by Marty Haugen
