Prayer to Understand Others

Lord, inspire me to give of my best     and make good use     of the talents you have given me. Show me how to be positive in attitude,     appreciating and valuing others,     always being ready to encourage     and give praise. Sometimes I draw conclusions about people     in terms of what I think     is meant by “success” and “failure”,     but the “failure” of one person     might count as a great “success”     of someone with other talents. Lead me never to judge people     but to accept others as they are,     knowing that it is together,     each with our differences,     that we build up your Kingdom.   Amen