Counting to Ten

Prayers - Serenity Prayer

By Sue Bradford Edwards

Counting to Ten

My jaw clenches tight.WCountingtoTen131x175
My shoulders draw up.
I snap and snarl at those around me.
Help me gather myself quietly together.
Make me aware of the calming breath
that I draw in,
as I count
slowly
to
ten.

Make me aware of the breath that flows out,
taking with it, tension and anxiety,
as I count
slowly
to
ten.

Help me calm my body and my soul
and to turn this calm
to each task that fills my day.
I will mindfully complete these tasks
in Your peaceful loving presence.

 

 

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Labels: Prayer for Guidance, Serenity Prayer, Prayer for Serenity, Prayer for Patience, Prayer for Anger, Prayer, Sue Bradford Edwards

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