My Prayer

Lord, you know I never will be perfect, so I won’t lie and promise to be something I am not. Lord, you know I’m weak, but with your help, I pray I can be strong. For myself, I don’t have much to ask. I count my blessings daily because I am so grateful for my health and sanity, friends and family, the comfort of my home and spouse, and a job that is fulfilling. For all the little things that mean so much to me I thank you too: for the food I daily savor, which also feeds my body; for the many things each day that feed my soul - like the beauty of the land and mountains, sea and sky, flowers, trees and creatures I have kept as pets; for the knowledge I’ve obtained from books and classes and the wisdom of the ages imparted to us all; and I greatly thank you for the talent that you gave to actors, dancers, artists, musicians, and all the many others producing songs, movies, shows, artwork, and sweet poetry, for you know me, Lord, and how much I adore those worlds created from the fertile mind, so I thank you for that portion of talent that you gave to me, for it has brought me to a place of joy. Finally, but most importantly, I ask that you would bless the sick, the poor and the downtrodden, lost souls and those who suffer from abuse. Of all the virtues which a goodly soul should have, I believe it’s charity I need the most. It’s not enough to be a mere well-wisher. I pray that I will take more opportunities given me to bless the lives of others. My recent sufferings have been so small compared to that of many others in this world. So I know that I should have a grateful heart, for by experiencing pain myself, I have gained more empathy for my fellow man and I’ve learned to more appreciate those days when I feel splendid in body, mind, and spirit. And thank you, God, for letting me feel free to just be me!