Lord God,

You say, “Ask and it will be given to you.”

We become impatient when it doesn’t happen immediately.

You say, “Seek and you will find.”

We become frustrated by the obstacles in our path.

You say, “Knock and the door will be opened to you.”

We try to ‘go it on our own’, and fumble with a ring full of keys.

Lord, help us to live by faith,

knowing that all things are accomplished on Your timetable.

May Your indwelling Spirit calm us

so that we may persevere through our hardships.

We live and move and breathe – not by our own power –

but by Your will alone, and You hold the key to life everlasting.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,

Amen.