Gracious and loving God, thank you for your many blessings. Forgive me for what I have neglected. Help me to restore that which I have broken. Draw me closer to you. Open me to your purpose. Help me to accept your intention. Give me the courage and capacity to do what is needed as you would have it done. Amen

This is my private prayer. The specific words have shifted over the years. I will sometimes mention particular blessings and failings.

"Open me" may be repeated over and over as a mantra. The requested opening is to both God and the world. It is to be open to, recognize, and draw meaning and power from the sacramental.

In the last ten year I have added, "as you would have it done." Courage and capacity is not sufficient. Wisdom is also required.