Grant Me Patience

God, grant me patience.

An extra breath before I speak.

An extra moment to take it all in.

Extra grace before my reach.

Renew my appreciation for every single moment in this life.

Especially the hard ones

As the day speeds along so fast

And my children test the seen and unseen boundaries that exist in this space

Let me nourish their delicate souls with goodness and love

And let me always have an open heart.