Search me, O God, and know my heart.
—Psalm 139:23
Lord God,
Stand between me and any obstacle that will interfere with my walk with you.
Deliver me from any word or act that you cannot bless, that I may live for you without disgrace or guilt. Motivate me to seek your guidance in every circumstance and to refrain from resorting to any foolish strategy of my own.
Keep me from yielding to the malice of ill will and the irruption of unkind words.
Shield those I love from the pitfalls of youth, the temptations of midlife, and the irritability of old age.
And strengthen me by your Spirit at every stage of life remaining.
Amen.
From here to eternity give ear to God’s guidance.