**** Prepare me to be your humbled instrument at your command
a work in progress made beautiful by your love and grace
Teach me how to open my heart to listen for your plan
giving each and every great part its special time and place.
***** I pledge your will to be the clear voice of my heart
No matter what I may face as I follow your love's light
Help me with your patience to understand right from the start
and to be a trusting, pleasing child in your sweet sight.
***** My Lord you are my everything and the light of my heart
Your dear, and precious voice is my compass for every day
I will always hold it close to me as the greatest part
of who I am in your image, as you prepare my way.
Finding the ideal attitude is like trying to navigate a hot air balloon in a wind storm. There are times when it can seem difficult and even somewhat impossible. This is especially true in today's stress-filled, fast paced society. Consider the following example: suppose that a dear friend argues with you over something that seems so trivial and insignificant. Now, there are a few ways that you can react to this situation. You could step back and diffuse the situation, keeping the peace. You could also argue and fight, causing turmoil, and upsetting a beautiful friendship. Most of us, trying to side with common sense, would probably choose the first choice. Yet, unfortunately, the essence of human nature would lead us more toward the second choice. But, there is a beautiful light that comes shining through just when we need it the most. I...
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