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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, meddling, lust of power, and idle talk. But give rather the spirit of chastity, humility, patience and love to Thy servant. Yea, O Lord and King, grant me to see my own sins and not to judge my brother; for Thou art blessed unto ages…” quote by Ephrem the Syrian
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“O Lord and Master of my life, take from me the spirit of sloth, meddling, lust of power, and idle talk. But give rather the spirit of chastity, humility, patience and love to Thy servant. Yea, O Lord and King, grant me to see my own sins and not to judge my brother; for Thou art blessed unto ages of ages. Amen.”

Ephrem the Syrian

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A prayer asking God to remove vices and grant virtues, seeking self‑awareness and humility.

In simple terms: Ask God to replace bad habits with good ones.

Key Takeaway

Seek divine help to improve character.

Themes

spirituality humility self‑improvement

Mood

contemplative devotional

Type

religious ethical

When to use this quote

  • Daily prayer
  • confession
  • spiritual retreats
  • ethical decision‑making

Key Concepts

Virtue ethics prayer self‑reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which vice hinders you most?
  • How can humility guide your actions?
A Different Perspective

Human effort alone may fall short without grace.

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