--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Make me, dear Lord, polite and kind, To…" description: "\"“Make me, dear Lord, polite and kind, To everyone, I pray. And may I ask you how you find Yourself, dear Lord, today?”\" — Anonymous" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d03/anonymous-1_asks_make-me-dear-lord-polite-and-kind-to-eve_1641583.jpg" --- # Make me, dear Lord, polite and kind, To everyone, I pray… ![“Make me, dear Lord, polite and kind, To everyone, I pray. And may I ask you how you find Yourself, dear Lord, today?” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d03/anonymous-1_asks_make-me-dear-lord-polite-and-kind-to-eve_1641583.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d03/anonymous-1_asks_make-me-dear-lord-polite-and-kind-to-eve_1641583.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d03/anonymous-1_asks_make-me-dear-lord-polite-and-kind-to-eve_1641583.jpg) > ““Make me, dear Lord, polite and kind, To everyone, I pray. And may I ask you how you find Yourself, dear Lord, today?”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## 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 for personal courtesy and curiosity about the divine's current state. **In simple terms:** Ask for kindness and wonder about God's day. Key Takeaway Seek politeness and divine connection. Themes courtesy spirituality humility Mood reflective hopeful Type prayer personal When to use this quote - daily meditation - interpersonal interactions - spiritual journaling Key Concepts prayer self‑reflection Questions to Reflect On - How can you show kindness today? - What does asking about God's day mean to you? 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