Lord, it’s very likely
that sometime today someone will
push my buttons
challenge my good will
misread my intentions
tick me off
try my patience
rattle my cage
judge me in haste,
test my kindness
– or do all of the above…
– or do all of the above…
When this happens, Lord,
give me the grace I’ll need
to respond with patience
to trust and accept
to listen carefully
to handle with care
to be understanding
to reach out in peace
to be fair and just
and to strive to be good
in all my words and deeds…
to respond with patience
to trust and accept
to listen carefully
to handle with care
to be understanding
to reach out in peace
to be fair and just
and to strive to be good
in all my words and deeds…
I know this is a lot to ask, Lord,
but I need your help
if I’m to do for others
as I’d have them do for me…
Amen.
