 For Grace to Overcome Some Personal Problem or Weakness This prayer is particularly suited for alcoholics or others who suffer from some type of addiction. Lord Jesus Christ, you are the strength of the weak and the confidence of those who trust in you. Be my secure confidence and my abundant strength. Teach me to understand myself and to believe in the effectiveness of your saving grace. Grant me the courage not to stop trying and teach me the humility to trust in you when I tend to be discouraged by my weakness. Give me, too, the honesty needed to face my problem without excuse and without pretense, and give me the practical good sense to accept the means needed to help myself. Toward any who would criticize me, give me charity; with those who do not understand, give me patience; and give me the humility to accept whatever aid I may receive from those who want to help me. And, above all, let me never forget that you love me and that you earnestly want to help me. Let me be completely convinced, too, that you more than anyone can assist me, and that you will support me at all times if only I learn to put a realistic trust in you. catholicprayerbook.net - catholicprayerbook.net Page Background by: Cottontail Graphics |