A Prayer

I start to pray,


'Lord forgive me for patience that runs too thin


my body that is so tired


my will that is so weak.'


But then I remember that He already knows I am


impatient
tired
weak.


What he offers to me is not condemnation but instead he offers


His peace
His strength
His will.


So often I get caught up in the guilt I feel over my failures,


When always His hand is extended in Grace.