PRAYER FOR HUMILITY
When comes the time that I seek for praise,
remind me, O Lord, that all praise is Yours alone.
When my ears are seeking of applause and adulation,
make me hear the sound of Your creation
giving praise to You alone.
When I expect some recognition for a good I have done,
make me realize that doing Your Will is truly enough.
When I desire to be acknowledged
for using the gifts that You have given
help me remember that You're the one
who really made it happen.
Purify my heart, O Lord, from all selfishness and pride.
Spare my mind from the desire to be always in control.
Bring me back instead, to the manger all forlorn
where you the King and Lord of all,
chose to silently be born.
Amen.