Prayer

A Graduates Prayer

Father, I have knowledge, 

so I pray you'll show me now 

how to use it wisely 

and find a way somehow 

to make the world I live in a better place,

And make life, with its problems, a bit easier to face... 

Grant me faith and courage, 

and put purpose in my days, 

And show me how to serve you 

in the most effective ways, 

So all my education, 

my knowledge and my skill,

May find their true fulfilment

as I learn to do Your will... 

And may I ever be aware in everything I do 

that knowledge comes from learning

 - and wisdom comes from You. 

Source: A Graduate's Prayer- Ascend Youth & Young Adult Ministry (Diocese of Waterford & Lismore) -- Helen Steiner Rice