Above all power, above all tremblings, above the very breath of life. Give me wisdom.
Above all riches, before happiness, and beyond adventure, give me courage.
Let me be kind, let me have grace to love the unlovely and joy to bring light where there is only darkness.
For there is something gravely lacking. There's anger where there ought to be understanding. There's greed when there should be charity.
Hate is rising like a high tide and lies spread like the whispers of the wicked.
This love is poison when hearts harbor selfishness. Come back to me with pure intent and I'll welcome you with graciousness!
Let me be thankful for I am blessed. These trials, I count them all a joy for they teach me patience and perseverance.
I am rebuked, I am judged, I am struck down by the heartless- by the destroyers of faith. I turn away and wait for the next blow. I will not fight, I will not thrash. I delight in tribulation for it strengthens me.
Let me be bold, above all the giants who tear me down, let me be brave. Let me be fearless in the face of death for I would die in your name and consider it an honor.
Let me be charitable- to lose it all in the name of love, I'd consider myself rich.
Give me integrity, before pride and fame, give me integrity please. To be charismatic and honorable. I would find it a treasure.
For the best of times and for the worst of times give me faith beyond...