Wind in my Sail

Dear Lord, 

lend me your strength

that I may not only stand firm

against a raging current

but that I may walk upstream

for those I am entrusted

to serve

Dear Lord,

lend me your prudence

that I may be patient

in pain, treachery, and unkindness.

Dear Lord,

lend me your wisdom,

that I may navigate situations

as you would ask me to:

to be just, self-respecting, yet kind.

Oh God!

I am in peril,

and unworthy,

Yet I beg you:

empower each of my steps

to be in service to

that which is beyond me

let me fire never be snuffed:

nay, let it set ablaze

and warm my and all souls

and help this cold world

becomes a little warmer