Waiting for the strength to come.

To bear the worry. To withstand the trial. To wait for guidance.

Lord, do I not already have these things? Have you not been holding me in your arms all along?

Let the strength flow, Lord, as you prepare us for great days.

(Letter #3,980)

Am I on this earth to help others?

Why, then, do I receive so much?

Grant me grace to appreciate each moment, Lord.

(Letter #3,979)

Healing, days and nights retreated alone in my cave.

The dawn comes even to the lame.

O Lord, let me turn my face to the warming sun!

(Letter #3,978)

Grant me equanimity, Lord:

In the face of discomfort — in the face of disapproval — in the face of worry.

In the face of praise — in the face of pleasure — in the face of anticipation.

Grant me peace, Lord, no matter the circumstance.

(Letter #3,977)

If I build a life, might it not later get knocked down?

Any effort now for tomorrow is itself an act of faith.

Let me build for tomorrow, Lord, in devotion to you.

(Letter #3,976)

Carry only what is used.

Wear only what is needed.

It is not great deeds that will be asked, but great acceptance. Let me feel your everlasting arms under me.

The day breaks, am I ready?

(Letter #3,975)

A taught spring. Lord, wash over me, unclench my jaw.

What could happen here, in this moment, that you do not approve?

Let me have ease, Lord.

(Letter #3,974)

Let me shed peace today, in all the places I may go.

Let me shed peace today, in all I do.

Strike peace into my heart, Lord, that I may share it.

(Letter #3,973)

All is well, all is well.

Even in the cold, frigid morn.

Even when I do not know the way.

Guide me, Lord. Bring me back to myself.

All is well.

(Letter #3,972)

This day. This small day, pressed between a morning and night.

What tenderness did you bring to making this day?

What small beauty will I discover along my brief walk?

With almost no time left, what rescue will you work?

Even in this blink of an eye, Lord, let me be awake to your grace.

(Letter #3,971)