A Centering Prayer

"Lord, open unto me

Open unto me - light for my darkness

Open unto me - courage for my fear

Open unto me - hope for my despair

Open unto me - peace for my turmoil

Open unto me - joy for my sorrow

Open unto me - strength for my weakness

Open unto me - wisdom for my confession

Open unto me - forgiveness for my sins

Open unto me - love for my hates

Open unto me - thy self for my self

Lord, Lord open unto me!

Amen"

Howard Thurman (1900-1981)