Work in Progress: Prayers For The Almost Saints

A Lump of Clay's Reflections on the Potter
"Freely you have received; freely give." Matthew 10:8

Tuesday, May 02, 2006

Prayers For The Almost Saints

Lord, help me to relax about insignificant details beginning tomorrow at ll:41.23 a.m. e.s.t.

God, help me to consider people's feelings, even if most of them are hypersensitive.

God, help me to take responsibility for my own actions, even though they're usually NOT my fault.

God, help me to not try to RUN everything. But, if You need some help, just ask.

Lord, help me to be more laid back and help me to do it exactly right.

Lord, help me to stand up for my rights (if You don't mind my asking).

God, help me to take things more seriously, especially parties and dancing.

God, give me patience, and I mean right NOW.

Lord, help me not be a perfectionist (did I spell that correctly?)

God, help me to finish everything I sta

God, help me to keep my mind on one th- Look a bird - ing at a time.

God, help me to do only what I can and trust You for the rest. Do You mind putting that in writing?

Lord, keep me open to others' ideas, WRONG though they may be.

Lord, help me be less independent, but let me do it my way.

Lord, help me follow established procedures today. On second thought, I'll settle for a few minutes.

Lord, help me to slow downandnotrushthroughwhatIdoAMEN.