Open my heart, so I can see
the truth around me.
When I am shown anger,
help me see the hurt that sparked it.
When I am shown arrogance,
help me see insecurity.
When I am shown anger,
help me see the hurt that sparked it.
When I am shown arrogance,
help me see insecurity.
When I am shown aggression,
help me recognize the fear beneath it.
And when I am confronted with hate,
give me the strength and wisdom
to respond with relentless love.
give me the strength and wisdom
to respond with relentless love.
Today, please give me the wisdom
to know how to care for myself.
I want so much to be a blessing
to those around me,
to my partner, family, and friends.
Help me remember:
I cannot take care of them
if I have not cared for myself.
Today I ask for the courage
to recognize my own needs
and the strength to offer myself
the same love I offer those around me.
