Prayer: A New Year's Prayer

Dear Lord, please give me

A few friends who understand me and remain my friends;

A work to do which has real value, without which the world would be the

         poorer;

A mind unafraid to travel, even though the trail not be blazed;

An understanding heart;

A sense of humor;

Time for quiet, silent meditation;

A feeling of the presence of God;

The patience to wait for the coming of these things, with the wisdom to

recognize them when they come.

Amen.