God of love,
Following you is challenging.
Sometimes I want to have everything I could desire.
Sometimes I want to be the center of the universe.
Sometimes I want to control the world around me.
And yet, you call me to love, to compassion, to inclusion, to forgiveness.
Empower me to set aside my own self-centered interests.
Show me how to love my neighbor and prioritize justice.
Use me as you are healing and transforming the world.
Amen.