Prayer of Abandonment

Today in the church bulletin this was in it...

PRAYER OF ABANDONMENT

Father, I abandon myself into your hands;

do with me what you will.

Whatever you may do, I thank you: I am ready for all, I accept all.

Let only your will be done in me, and in all your creatures

- I wish no more than this, O Lord.

Into your hands I commend my soul;

I offer it to you with all the love of my heart,

for I love you, Lord, and so need to give myself,

to surrender myself into your hands without reserve,

and with boundless confidence,

for you are my Father.

- Charles de Foucauld.

I have no idea who Charles de Foucauld is but this prayer is really meaningful. I need to say this more often as to surrender myself to God so that I will be able to hear HIM speak to me regarding this will.

I truely admire people who can write such beautiful prayers. I only speak to God directly as I am not fanciful with my words.... maybe one day I will be able to write such beautiful prayer and dedicate it to my Lord.