“Life is about more than what we’ve been given; it’s about what we do with what we’ve been given.”
May my lips carry praise rather than complaint, may they speak kindness rather than cruelty, and truth rather than lies.
May my eyes look for and see God’s perfect creations rather than looking for imperfections to criticize.
May I focus on God’s glory instead of Satan’s hatred.
May my eyes be drawn to love’s success instead of fear’s failure.
May my ears hear God’s wisdom rather than the world’s foolishness.
May my voice lift up in songs of praise rather than shouts of anger and hatred.
May my hands reach out to offer peace rather than be raised to strike out in fury.
May my fingers be out-stretched to receive with thanksgiving rather than being pointed in accusation.
May I pray rather than judge, for judgment is not mine.
May I wait quietly rather than cause discontent with my own agitation.
May I be a faithful servant rather than a timid by-stander.
May I respond quickly to God’s call rather than enter into lengthy negotiations.
May I accept God’s challenges as gifts to be cherished rather than traps to fear.
May I listen and accept God’s direction rather than trying to give direction to God.
May I respond with patience rather than impatience, remembering that God has been infinitely patient with me.
And finally,
May I be what God has in mind, rather than waiting for God to be what I have in mind.
May my lips carry praise rather than complaint, may they speak kindness rather than cruelty, and truth rather than lies.
May my eyes look for and see God’s perfect creations rather than looking for imperfections to criticize.
May I focus on God’s glory instead of Satan’s hatred.
May my eyes be drawn to love’s success instead of fear’s failure.
May my ears hear God’s wisdom rather than the world’s foolishness.
May my voice lift up in songs of praise rather than shouts of anger and hatred.
May my hands reach out to offer peace rather than be raised to strike out in fury.
May my fingers be out-stretched to receive with thanksgiving rather than being pointed in accusation.
May I pray rather than judge, for judgment is not mine.
May I wait quietly rather than cause discontent with my own agitation.
May I be a faithful servant rather than a timid by-stander.
May I respond quickly to God’s call rather than enter into lengthy negotiations.
May I accept God’s challenges as gifts to be cherished rather than traps to fear.
May I listen and accept God’s direction rather than trying to give direction to God.
May I respond with patience rather than impatience, remembering that God has been infinitely patient with me.
And finally,
May I be what God has in mind, rather than waiting for God to be what I have in mind.
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