Lord, grant that I may always desire more than I can accomplish.
—Michelangelo, 1475 -1564

O Holy Spirit, descend plentifully into my heart. Enlighten the dark corners of this neglected dwelling and scatter there Thy cheerful beams.
—St Augustine

In the name of Jesus Christ, who was never in a hurry, we pray, O God, that You will slow us down, for we know that we live too fast. With all of eternity before us, make us take time to live—time to get acquainted with You, time to enjoy Your blessings, and time to each other.
—Peter Marshall, 1902 - 1949

Accept, O Lord, my entire liberty, my memory, my understanding and my will. All that I am and have thou hast given to me; and I give all back to thee to be disposed of according to they good pleasure. Give me only the comfort of thy presence and the joy of thy love; with thee I shall be more than rich and shall desire nothing more.
—St Ignatius of Loyola

O Lord, that lends me life, lend me a heart replete with thankfulness.
—Shakespeare, Henry VI, part 2

Thou has given me so much... Give me one thing more, a grateful heart.
—George Albert, 1593 - 1633