Lord, sometimes we are tempted to minimize our losses and struggles,
Help to us live honestly;
Sometimes we are tempted to avoid difficult emotions,
Help us to live courageously;
Sometimes we are tempted to believe the lies that we have no control or complete control,
Help us to live responsibly;
Sometimes we are tempted to live carried away by each new circumstance;
Help us to live purposefully;
Sometimes we are tempted to fear the future,
Help us to live confidently.
Sometimes we are tempted to resign ourselves to what we can see,
Help us to live faithfully and expectantly
For Your glory and our joy.
Amen.