Wednesday, August 23, 2017

restore to us the gift of gentleness

Restore to us the gift of gentleness,
no strength but love,
wisdom borne by listening,
and action without haste.

May my words be filled with grace
as you fill my heart with joy.

Let my mind provide no harbor
for harsh judgement.
Gentleness, wash over me
when I consider the mistakes of the past,
when anxiety seems ever-present,
and when fear holds captive the future.
Gentleness, wash over me.
Help me be gentle with myself;
help me be gentle with others.

Restore to us the gift of gentleness,
no strength but love,
wisdom borne by listening,
and action without haste.

Amen.


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Restore to Us the Gift of Gentleness
by Troy Cady


2 comments:

Jody Lee Collins said...

A poem and a prayer both; lovely, Troy. I especially liked these lines, "Restore to us the gift of gentleness,
no strength but love,
wisdom borne by listening,
and action without haste."

Troy said...

How nice of you to visit, Jody, and I am encouraged by your kind words. Thank you!