God of infinite patience,
God of unquenchable grace,
help my impatience,
touch my ungraciousness,
When I become frustrated with,
or angered by,
or annoyed at,
another person,
remind me that person
is your beloved child,
made in your image.
Strengthen my patience;
renew my grace,
that I might find ways,
beyond what I perceive as my capacities,
to act in kindness and
to demonstrate love
that we might walk together humbly with you
and work for justice.
I pray in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
Along the Graybeard Trail 