Disciple’s Prayer

Jesus, my Lord and my brother, let me do your work for Your sake, and not for my own pride or self-satisfaction.  

As long as I want what You want,  I will act prudently and safely.  

If I fret at my failures, I am working for myself and not for You.  

Your will is to be done, not mine.  

I hope to attempt all the good within my reach, but I will not be over-anxious about the results.  

If I lose my presence of mind and my peace of soul it is because I am thinking more of Your work than of Your will.  

I need only do my best.  The rest depends on the people around me and Your grace.  

Let me never think I am bigger or more able than You.

 I now put all things into Your hands.  

Amen