To Overcome Irritations
Patient Father,
Sometimes it doesn’t seem to take much to set me off. The littlest thing can irritate me. I want to have better control over my emotions than to let such trivial things get the better of me. When I become aware of anyone or anything that is starting to cause that kind of a reaction in me, give me pause and help me retain my composure. In those moments, remind me that while I may not have control over the things happening to me or around me, I do have complete control over how I respond. Redirect my thoughts away from the source of my irritation and toward anything else that is positive or uplifting. Grant me instead a spirit of gratitude so that I may be filled with peace.
In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.