watershed: a community church in Stoughton, Wisconsin

We are part of a long line of generations taking part in the endless conversation between God and people. There is a rich history from which we can draw wisdom, courage and hope. Their story is our story. Each week you'll find here a prayer from those who've walked before us.

Most merciful God, order my day so that I may know what you want me to do, and then help me do it. Let me not be elated by success or depressed by failure. I want only to take pleasure in what pleases you, and only to grieve at what displeases you.

For the sake of your love I would willingly forgo all temporal comforts. May all the joys in which you have no part weary me. May all the work which you do not prompt be tedious to me. Let my thoughts frequently turn to you, that I may be obedient to you without complaint, patient without dejection, and serious without solemnity. Let me hold you in awe without feeling terrified of you, and let me be an example to others without any trace of pride.

- Thomas Aquinas (1225 - 1274) via