A Prayer for Peace of Mind and Heart Eternal, Holy God,
I come to You burdened with worries, fears,
doubts, and troubles. Calm and quiet me
with peace of mind. Empty me of the anxiety
that disturbs me, of the concerns that weary
my spirit and weigh heavily on my heart.
Loosen my grip on the disappointments
and grievances that I hold onto so tightly.
Release me from past hurts, of present
anger and tension, and of future fears.
Sometimes it’s too much for me, Lord –
too many demands and problems, too
much sadness, suffering, and stress.
Renew me spiritually and emotionally.
Give me strength, hope, and confidence.
Prepare me to meet the struggles of daily
life with a deeper faith and trust in You.
Let your love set me free, for peace,
for joy, for grace, for life, for others,
forever. Amen.
A Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding, enlighten our minds
to perceive the mysteries of the universe in relation to
eternity. Spirit of Right Judgment and Courage, guide us
and make us firm in our baptismal decision to follow
Jesus’ way of love.
Spirit of Knowledge and Reverence, help us to see
the lasting value of justice and mercy in our everyday
dealings with one another. May we respect life as we
work to solve problems of family and nation, economy,
and ecology. Spirit of God, spark our faith, hope, and
love into new action each day. Fill our lives with wonder
in your presence, which penetrates all creation. Amen.