Prayer of Maturing Wisdom
O God you who knows all things
give me serenity that's wholly true
to accept that which I can't change
bowing to your supremacy this I do
Fill me with your courage
so to change what I can
being obedient to your law
nothing better done by any man
Give me your great wisdom
which I sadly often lack
so I know what's the difference
that will keep me on track
This is what I truly ask
so I may honour you
in all my life here below
drinking in your divine brew
AUTHOR NOTES: based on quote '"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change. Courage to change
the things I can and the Wisdom to know the difference." Reiinhold Niebuhr
Copyright © Gordon Mcconnell | Year Posted 2014
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