Pause for Prayer: SATURDAY 7/12

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Lord,
even in my most foolish moments
(especially in my most foolish moments)
I truly want, in my heart of hearts,
to choose the wise path

and make the wise decision 

- even when things turn out different... 

 

I truly want to do the wise thing, Lord,

I want to speak the wise word,

I want follow the path of wisdom 

especially on those occasions 
when the consequences of my choices
are important, long-lasting
and significant in others' lives... 

 

When those times come, Lord, 

I pray for wisdom
- or more precisely - 

for your wisdom
to enlighten my mind and heart,
to inform my choices and decisions,

and to shape my words and deeds... 

Help me see through my prejudice,
through the bias that clouds my vision...

Help me see, Lord, to the heart of things,
down deep below the surface...

Help me see what others see,
lest my vision be too narrow...

Help me find what's true, what's good, 

what will best serve others' needs...

Let folly play no part
in my thoughts and my discernment:
make me sober in my study
of all I must consider...

And when, in trust,
I've come to a decision,
let it be the wise one, Lord,
the one you'd have me make...

Grant me then: 

the courage and strength I need

to speak wisely and to follow through 

on the choices I make,
on what I pray and hope and trust
comes at the prompting of your Spirit... 

Amen.

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