Oh patient God, our questions and worries turn to complaints, and you know the struggles of our lives —
Layer upon layer of needs;
List after list of demands;
Pile upon pile of letters to answer and bills to pay;
Constant noise from TV, traffic, background music;
Emails, Phone and text messages beeping at us;
All penetrating our eyes and maybe our souls —
Information overload, constant stress.
O God. Clear your way in us to see what is important. Help us to reprioritize our lives. Toss out resentment and grudges. Lift worry from our brows. Help us carry our burdens gently. Heal our vision and memory. Lead us into this holy Lent. Amen.
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