Our Lord and most gracious Master of all, may Your wisdom become my direction--the beacon of my pathway.

Enable my vision to be founded in the highest ideals, fortified in Your strength, clear in reason, and articulated with consistency and clarity.

May I dwell daily in Your presence and in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit.

Grant me courage when facing difficult issues and situations that I encounter and insight to define not only specific issues and problems but also the context in which they take their form and the effect they have upon the whole.

May my judgments be clear, informed, delivered with tact, and logical in reason so as to be comprehended by others.

Assist me to relate in empathy to persons I will encounter so that I may comprehend their situational needs and wants.

May I be a catalyst of change, a stabilizer in time of turmoil, a tenacious fighter for that which is right, and a constant voice of hope.

When I enter the turbulent times of chaos, steady my course and grant me reasoned understanding in the midst of that which may remain uncertain or unknown.

As we move into the next year, may I see what is, dream of what can be, and see visions that inspirit me at the core of my being.

May my passion for the Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, its ideals, and its mission be translated through my action so that others may discover the common value, join in collaboration and mutual effort, and together accomplish that which is best for Your Glory.

Grant me wise counsel.

May my critics aide me in the fine tuning of my course.

Help me discern the things that are important from those that will lead me on tangents and the things that are possible to be accomplished.

When my energy is depleted, refresh me with Your Spirit so that I may soar unrestrained to face the tasks of each day.

In these times, surround me with Your support and care through those You bring in timeliness to nurture me, to facilitate my creative thought, and to guide my action.

Enlighten the eyes of my soul to see through the fog in which I often navigate.

May Your Light illuminate the path I walk in my ministry to others, in my stewardship, and in my service to You.

Amen.

© 1999 The Rt Rev Dr Robert D Parlotz