Loving God, ripen me…
Grant me grace to love
That Your pulse may enliven me.
Grant me your joining joy,
Answering the fear of the world
With your radiant Spirit.
Grant me Your peace to share
In a world aching to rest
From fractious fighting.
Grant me Your patience
Grounding my soul in grace
That I may offer the same to others.
Grant me Your kindness
For every rough edge revealed
In myself and all your beloved.
Grant me a generous Spirit
Trusting Your resource is enough
For the gift of this day You give.