Angel with a Silver Halo

O Lord, mercifully look upon my self-inflicted blemishes--the scars upon my soul and the pin-pricks in my heart.

I admit that I can occasionally be rabidly selfish, patronizing, stubborn, and demanding of those I love.

I've always been so skilled at persuading people to make exceptions for me that I'm startled when they resist.

I recognize that's arrogant and I have to change that attitude, but sometimes I don't know where to begin.

Sometimes I think I'm justified in continuing that behavior because I figure I'm pretty decent in other respects.

Again, I know that's not right! I just wish I could instantly become kinder and compassionate, like one of your A+ angels. Right now I'm more of an amiss angel with a silver halo and a devil tail snaking out from under my creme-colored robe. Please show me the shortcut to walking the walk and talking the talk because I don't have the patience for the long road.

Amen.