I have engraved you on the palm of my hands.  Isa. 49:16

Lord, forgive me for putting 

   so much time and energy

       into worldly things. 

Help me to clear my mind

     of unnecessary, 

             frivolous concerns.

 Help me to stay focused 

      on You and Your kingdom.

 Let me honor You in all I do or say. 

Give me patience 

      with myself and others. 

Just as I am not perfect, 

      let me forgive others

     who are not perfect either. 

Let me show love and humility to those

      with whom I become annoyed.

 Let me be a willing, eager servant 

       to those in need. 

Forgive me for not doing 

     those things I should.

Be with those who are hurt,

     sick, …..grieving,….. lonely. 

Remind me that they 

      are my responsibility. 

Let me show kindness… mercy … 

      love to all.

Let me turn my back 

      on self pity and jealousy.

 Let me return good for evil.

Let me build up 

      instead of tearing down.

Help me to remember

     that my name is engraved

     on the palms of Your hands.

Assure me that You 

      will not forget or desert me. 

I praise You 

      for the goodness and joy 

      I experience daily. 

Thank You, Almighty God 

     for all things.

In Christ's name.