The grace of a thankful and uncomplaining heart:
The grace to wait patiently for your answers and to answer your call promptly:
The grace of courage, whether in suffering or in danger:
The grace to endure difficulty as a good servant of Jesus Christ:
The grace of boldness in standing for what is right:
The grace of preparedness, so as not to enter into temptation:
The grace of bodily discipline:
The grace of strict truthfulness:
The grace to treat others as I would have others treat me:
The grace of charity, so that I may refrain from hasty judgment:
The grace of silence, so that I may refrain from hasty speech:
The grace of forgiveness towards all who have wronged me:
The grace of tenderness towards all who are weaker than me:
The grace of persistence in continuing to desire this grace for which I pray.
And now, O God, give me a quiet mind, as I lie down to rest. Dwell in my thoughts until sleep overcomes me. Let me rejoice in the knowledge that, whether awake or asleep, I am still with you. Let me not be troubled by any anxiety over the small things in life. Let no troubled dreams disturb me, so that I may awake refreshed and ready for the tasks of another day. And to your name be all the glory. Amen.
