Father, Let me not experience the agony of an angry Moses trapped in the desert with nothing but memory and regret.  I understand what this world required of me, and that we are most subjected to things which create lasting impression or defect, but I ask, please give me a heart of gentleness.  I cannot bear to resemble those tragic figures of history who bullied, intimidated or cowered all that disagreed into a false sense of victory.  Being a man that wins each conversation or disagreement through overbearing bluster or deconstructive diminution of your beloved is wickedness.  Please take this, “ends justify the means” thinking from my character.  Let me lose and be content rather than steal/remove one iota of accomplishment from those whom you love.  Teach me to be at peace, without argument, resentment or pride.

There is so little precious time for me to master these lessons which I repeatedly receive, it seems daily.  Forgive me for being so daft in the uptake.  I do not wish to perpetually wander the crucible, incapable of graduating elementary revisions.  Remove from me any desire or need for conflict without leaving me passive.  Teach me the constructive methods of assistance that do not involve criticism or belittling.  Let me become the peacemaker you’ve intended and awaited.

Father, forgive me for causing any wounds, emotional or spiritual to those of your children who have been so unlucky as to have crossed my path.  Let me not make any of your sheep stumble through my clumsiness and insensitivity.  Allow me to nurture, encourage and build up rather than tearing down.  Lord I ask you to step into my life for it appears once again that this is a lesson I shall not adequately learn without your power and correction.  Have mercy on me Lord.  Lord Jesus please help me.