Creator of all things,
true source of light and wisdom,
origin of all being,
graciously let a ray of your light penetrate
the darkness of my understanding.

Take from me the double darkness
in which I have been born,
an obscurity of sin and ignorance.

Give me a keen understanding,
a retentive memory, and
the ability to grasp things
correctly and fundamentally.

Grant me the talent
of being exact in my explanations
and the ability to express myself
with thoroughness and charm.

Point out the beginning,
direct the progress,
and help in the completion.

I ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

St. Thomas Aquinas

I want to teach my students how--
To live this life on earth,
To face its struggles and its strife
And to improve their worth.

Not just the lesson in a book,
Or how the rivers flow,
But to choose the proper path,
Wherever they may go.

To understand eternal truth,
And know right from wrong,
And gather all the beauty of
A flower and a song,

For if I help the world to grow
In wisdom and grace,
Then I feel that I have won
And I have filled my place.

And so I ask your guidance, God
That I may do my part,
For character and confidence
And happiness of heart.

James J. Metcalf

May my friendships always be
The most important thing to me;
With special friends I feel I'm blessed,
So let me give my very best.

I want to do much more than share
The hopes and plans of friends who care;
I'll try all that a friend can do
To make their secret dreams come true.

Let me use my heart to see,
To realize what friends can be,
And make no judgments from afar,
But love my friends the way they are.



Jill Wolfe

Dear God,

Thank You for blessing me
With special people
To comfort me throughout life.

Today I'm asking You
To bless one of
These very special people.

This dear person is in pain...
The kind only You can take away.

As I send up this prayer
Please comfort my friend;
And in Your own unique way
Let them know You are there.

I will do my part too...
By showing them that I care.

With complete trust in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit;
I know that You can hear me...
And answer my prayer.

Thank You once again
For all You've done
Not just for me,
But many others too.

In the name of Jesus, I prayed.

Amen.



http://www.spiritisup.com/prayerforafriendsc.html