I think this will amuse everyone !!!

[Mostew]

17th Century Nun's Prayer

By Ed Forry

December 29, 2016

Lord,

thou knowest better than I know myself that I am growing older and will some day be old. Keep me from the fatal habit of thinking I must say something on every subject and on every occasion.

Release me from craving to straighten out everybody’s affairs. Make me thoughtful but not moody; helpful but not bossy. With my vast store of wisdom it seems a pity not to use it all, but Thou knowest Lord, that I want a few friends at the end.

Keep my mind free from the recital of endless details; give me wings to get to the point. Seal my lips on my aches and pains. They are increasing and love of rehearsing them is becoming sweeter as the years go by.

I dare not ask for grace enough to enjoy the tales of other’s pains, but help me to endure them with patience. I dare not ask for improved memory, but for a growing humility and a lessening cocksureness when my memory seems to clash with the memories of others.

Teach me the glorious lesson that occasionally I may be mistaken.

Keep me reasonably sweet; I do not want to be a saint-some of them are so hard to live with-but a sour old person is one of the crowning works of the Devil.

Give me the ability to see good things in unexpected places and talents in unexpected people. And, give me, O Lord, the grace to tell them so.

[Otterfield]

That's brilliant!

[Hocus58]

Very good !

[Murdoch01]

How lovely it made me giggle because it is so true 😂

[Peachjoy]

Love it!

[Murdoch01]

Would you mind if I shared it with friends?

[Turfbeg]

Many thanks for posting this!!! It's made me smile and think!!!! Just turned 70 and this is a timely reminder of how to grow older wisely!!!

[Ettiel]

Thanks for this Mostew. Love it! 🤗

[Oscarsboy]

What a great read and so true for so many of us. It gives great food for thought and reflection .

[redumbrella]

Love it ! A lesson to us all.

[April-May]

That’s great - thanks for sharing ….

[Conneryfan]

Wonderful

[Plavers]

This Nun has been spying on me!

[Hopetohelp]

Love it😍

[light]

Amen!

[KLCTJC]

This uplifted me and was a good start to my day! Thank you

[Wyebird]

Loved it I’m printing it as I text lol x

[Aldebaran25]

Very well put! To be remembered and to be passed on to elderly relatives 😜

[Mostew in reply to Aldebaran25]

As long as they have a sense of humour !!

[Hidden]

Thanks for that. I’ll go back and read this often to remind myself not to become a crabby old lady.