O Lord and Master of my life, take from me the spirit of…
““O Lord and Master of my life, take from me the spirit of sloth, faintheartedness, lust of power, and idle talk. “But give rather the spirit of chastity, humility, patience and love to your servant. “Yea, O Lord and King, grant me to see my own sin and not to judge my brother, for You are blessed from all ages to all ages. Amen””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A plea for divine help to replace negative traits with virtues and to gain humility and self‑awareness.
In simple terms: Ask God to replace bad habits with good ones and see own faults.
Key Takeaway
Seek humility and self‑knowledge.
Themes
humility
self‑improvement
spirituality
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
prayer
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- confession
- spiritual growth
Key Concepts
virtue ethics
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- How can I recognize my own flaws before judging others?
- What daily practice fosters humility?
A Different Perspective
May become self‑critical and neglect compassion for others.