Prayer for January 26, 2021

Compassionate God, there are so many people who are suffering right now.  Help me to respond to people’s needs with the gifts you have given me.  May I listen fully to people and give them the attention they deserve.  If I have the opportunity to make their day better, may I act upon that need.  Give me patience when I get frustrated and anxious.  Help me to understand that I don’t know all the burdens that those with whom I interact are carrying.  May I be open to your guidance this day.  Allow me to find that direction from those whom I meet along the path this day.  May I live this day as the incredible gift that it can become.  All this I ask in your most Holy Name.  Amen