This prayer was shared by Nadia Bolz-Weber today. I share her sentiments here. Perhaps you do, too.
Dear God,
You remember that whole “who by worrying can add a single hour to their life” thing? I could use a reminder of that right now.
I’m just rehearsing dread and practicing fear right now.
So when I start doom-casting about what might happen in days to come, remind me that this day has worries of its own.
Guide my hand to turn off the radio, my feet to walk away from my laptop, and my eyes to turn away from my phone, because none of that shit is healthy for me right now.
With your grace, may we all recoil from hot takes as from a hot flame.
And then give me the strength to do the next right thing in this life I have been given, among these people you love, in this place you created.
I guess what I’m saying is, please help me not miss the good stuff because I’m worrying about the bad stuff.
And if it’s not too much of a bother, could you, in your infinite mercy, also help everyone be on their best behavior this year at all our Thanksgiving tables? That’d be great, because more drama we do not need.
Amen.
