Spirit of the Living God,

warm me and soften me and draw me near;

grow love where there is contempt in me;

grow joy when I am dull and despairing;

grow peace in my restless discontent and chaos;

grow patience in place of hurry and agitation;

grow kindness that overcomes my harsh severity;

grow goodness where I have selfish ambition;

grow gentleness that quiets my quick, sharp tongue;

grow faithfulness where I am wayward and fickle;

and grow self-control that’s stronger than my fleshly cravings,

for the glory of the Father and His Son, Amen.