If I am jealous of another’s ability
Lord, help me to be humble and accepting
That we all are gifted by God
If I am blind to the needs of others
Lord, help me to see with my heart
And reach out with love
If I am deaf to the cries of the poor
Lord, help me to hear with compassion
And become more aware
If I do not share my gifts with others
Lord, help me reach down deep
And give all that I can
If my heart is hardened and closed
Lord, help me to open it up to you
And receive your enabling grace
If I do not show others your love
Lord, help me to live as you taught
And humbly offer myself
If I look away from those in need
Lord, help me to see with compassion
And always reach out with love
If I become separated from you
Lord help me return from the distance
And guide my journey home
Lord Jesus, open my hardened heart
For you are the Way
I need your direction home
For you are Truth
I need your help understanding
For you are the Life
I need your grace to sustain me
For you are Love itself
I need to humbly accept and share it
For you are the heart-stream of mercy
Fill your broken vessel with your love
Heal me and send me forth
That I may pour out your love as I live