Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Prayer of Surrender

I surrender myself to you, Lord and ask:
Put an end to my restlessness.

I give you my will.
I don't not believe any longer that I can answer myself: what I am doing and what is happening through me. Lead me and show me your will.

I give you my thoughts.
I do not believe any longer that I am so intelligent that I can understand myself: my whole life or other people. Teach me to think your thoughts.

I give you my plans.
I do not believe any longer that my life finds meaning in what I reach through my plans. I entrust myself to your plan for you know me.

My anxiety about others I give to you. I do not believe any longer with my anxiety I can improve anything. That reminds with you. Why should I be anxious?

My anxiety about the power of others I give to you.
You were powerless before the mighty. The mighty have fallen, you live.

My fears of my own failures I give to you.
I don't have to be a successful person if I wish to be blessed according to your will.

All insoluble questions, all discontent within myself, all my cramped hope, I give to you.
I give up running into locked doors and wait for you. You will open them.

I give you myself. I belong to you Lord.
You love me. You have me in your hand.
I thank You.

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