*I did not write this. It is from a book of prayers put together by Arthur Nelson
Lord, grant me your peace,
For I have made peace
With what does not give peace
And I am afraid
Drive me deep, now,
To face myself so I may see
That what I truly need to fear is
My capacity to deceive
And willingness to be deceived
My loving of things
And using of people,
My struggle for power
And shrinking of soul,
My addiction to comfort
And sedation of conscience,
My readiness to criticize
And reluctance to create
My clamor for privilege
And silence at injustice,
My seeking for security
And forsaking the kingdom
Lord grant me your peace
Instill in me such a fear of you
As will begin to make me wise,
And such a quiet courage
As will enable me to begin
To make hope visible
Forgiving delightful
Loving contagious
Faith liberating,
Peace making joyful
And myself open and present
To other people and your kingdom
