Prayer for Courage

Dear God, give me courage,

For perhaps I lack it more than anything else.

I need courage before men against their threats

And against their seductions.

I need courage to bear unkindness,

Mockery, contradiction.

I need courage to fight against the devil,

Against terrors and troubles,

Temptations,

Attractions,

Darkness and false lights,

Against tears, depression, and above all fear.

I need your help, dear God.

Strengthen me with Your love and Your grace.

Console me with Your blessed Presence

And grant me the courage to persevere

Until I am with You forever in heaven.

Amen.