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