Loving God,
grant that my faith may be as solid as the earth,
my heart as limpid as still water,
my mind as honest and straightforward as the sun’s light.
May my spirit be as docile to your Spirit
as the air to your creating Breath,
and may my presence on earth
never obstruct the vision of your Beauty.
May my own heart’s welcome flower in your embrace;
may my forgiving be nourished in your mercy,
and may my cautious love be enfolded and emboldened
in the sacrifice of your Son our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.