Prayer in a Busy Day

God,

when I feel like I'm riding a leaky canoe

in raging whitewater

with a broken paddle,

help me remember

you are my strength,

you are my peace,

you are my breath.

You are the river.

I am only in this moment,

not occupying the whole day.

I am responsible for my attitude,

not for the world.

I do not need to be a hero,

only present, only

transparent to your love.

Heart of peace, beat in me.

Breath of love, breathe in me.

Eyes of grace, open wide.

Rev. Steve Garnaas-Holmes

Emerge SF