Make me sensitive to the qualities and virtues of others,
that I may draw out into the light,
the beautiful radiant belongings of
their hearts....
Help me Oh Lord, to be an artist,
collecting the beauty of every soul,
the glow of youth, the wisdom of age, the gentleness,
the laughter or tears of each life that is precious in thy sight...
Deeper than a means of livelihood,
give me the perspective to see my photographic art
as a service to others, making life richer and more memorable....
And, Dear Lord, between the lights and shadows,
the ups and downs and the rolling years,
keep me from getting out of focus or off center,
so that my life and work may be framed with dignity
and colored with contentment
that you alone can provide...
the ups and downs and the rolling years,
keep me from getting out of focus or off center,
so that my life and work may be framed with dignity
and colored with contentment
that you alone can provide...
AMEN
~author unknown
