Pause for Prayer: TUESDAY 1/17

For the patience of time as it heals my wounds,
for the patience of tears gently bathing my pain,
for the patience of mercy forgiving my sins,
for such patience I pray 
and I thank you, my God...

For the patience of growth as I drag my feet,
for the patience of progress while I'm wasting time,
for the patience of hope that keeps and sustains me,
for such patience I pray 
and I thank you, my God...

For the patience of dawn on the watch for my rising
for the patience of night 'til I call it a day,
for the patience of sleep to rest and refresh me,
for such patience I pray 
and I thank you, my God...  

For the patience of those who suffer my faults,
for the patience of all who wait for my care,
for the patience of any I've hurt or offended,
for such patience I pray 
and I thank you, my God...
   
For the patience of friends who bear with my nonsense,
for the patience of those with whom I'm quick tempered,
for the patience of those who forgive and forget,
for such patience I pray 
and I thank you, my God...


For your patience with me when I put off my prayer,
for the patience you keep as you wait for my love,
for the gift of your grace ever patient with me,
for such patience I pray 
and I thank you, my God... 
  
Amen.
 
They say patience is a virtue and so it is - not least of all at this time of the year!  If the holiday season (or life in general) is trying your patience then this song, based on Sunday's second reading, might be just the blessing you need...



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