St. Thérèse of Lisieux (often referred to as The Little Flower) was a French nun and one of the most popular Roman Catholic saints. She is particularly known for her Little Way, which speaks of not of doing great things but of doing small things with great love.
I particularly like her Prayer for Dealing with Difficult People. Even if you substitute the name of your particular Higher Power the words are still powerful.
Dear Heavenly Father,
I pray that you show me the way,
for I do not know how to deal
with this difficult person in my life.
I know that you have placed them here
for a reason and I am grateful for that.
Grant me your Godly Wisdom
so that I may uplift your name!
Give me strength and courage
so that I can forgive them just as
you have forgiven me.
Please guide my thoughts and actions as I deal with them.
Amen
Five years ago: I Scream
I like this.
ReplyDeleteThis needs to be on the front of a t-shirt. Upside down so it can be easily referred too.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if that would help :-)
DeleteInspiring when needed
ReplyDeletePrayer is powerful.
ReplyDeleteWords of wisdom, turn it over and ask for patience. Thank you for that reminder.
ReplyDeleteI often just go with avoidance, it keeps me from saying things I can't take back.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely one!
ReplyDeleteAmen.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.