Grant Me Patience...

One of my favorite bookmarks from my younger years. The wording really has a calming effect on me... :)

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Grant me patience
when life seems too rough
When tempers flare
and anger starts to rise,
And when I think I have had enough
Help me to see things
through another's eyes.

Grant me tolerance
for different views,
For those with whom
I don't always agree.
Just when I start
to argue or accuse,
Help me to know
the wrong one might be me.

Grant me sympathy
and understanding
When others come to me
in need of caring;
Instead of disapproving
and demanding,
Help me to be
compassionate and sharing.

Grant me humbleness
when I am proud,
Swift guidance when
I start to go astray,
The strength to rise
above the madding crowd,
And merciful forgiveness
when I pray.

Source: Unknown
Bookmark by: RUSS - Marks of Inspiration