A Prayer for Strength
by Joyce Rupp
Stronghold of Souls, Unshakable One,
infuse your strength into the places
where I feel the greatest weakness.
Permeate the parts of my life
that continually challenge my patience.
Lessen any tendency in my spirit
that gives way to a loss of hope.
Reinforce awareness of the manifestations
of your presence.
Boost my spirit when I think I cannot manage
what is mine to be and do.
Provider of Purpose, Firm Foundation,
Enduring Love,
support my determination to give the best
of myself to others.
Fortify the forgiveness you have placed
and nurtured in my heart.
Sustain a solid belief that I can get through
what appears to be insurmountable.
Bolster my efforts to be a person
who reaches out to those who suffer.
Foster greater trust in you
when worries and anxieties attempt to prevail.
Impart the courage I need
to change what appears to be unchangeable.
AMEN
submitted by Jean O'Sullivan