Give me courage to do the right thing, Lord,
and wisdom to know when it’s time to sit still…
Give me good and truthful words to speak
and wisdom to know when to keep my mouth shut…
Give me patience to bear all my neighbor’s faults
and wisdom to see and admit my own…
Give me grace to forgive what others have done
and wisdom to seek the pardon I need…
Give me love to care for my neighbors’ needs
and wisdom to welcome help offered to me…
Give me vision to see what I easily miss
and wisdom to understand all that I see…
Give my soul the deep peace only you, Lord, can give
and wisdom to praise you for all your good gifts…
Amen.
