-- Elizabeth Ann Stevens, OCDS

My Prayer

Help me to serve thee
help me to pray,
help me to think of you,
always, each day.
Help me to be
an example for thee,
help me share with others
what you've given me.

Thank you for mountains
with blue skies above,
thank you for families
sharing in love.
Thank you for children,
husbands and wives,
thank you, dear Lord,
for watching over our lives.

Help me be patient
help me be kind,
help me to listen when
there's much on my mind.
Help me remember
the pain you carried for me
and I'll gladly share
all of my joy with thee.

Forgive me, dear Father,
for doubting in you.
Forgive me my worries
that make me so blue.
Forgive my resentment
when by now I should know
these wounds that hurt me
could help me grow.


Help me to serve thee
help me to pray
help me to think of you,
always, each day.
Help me to be an
example for thee,
help me love others
the way that you
have loved me -

Perfectly