A Prayer for Peace of Mind

Lord, quiet the noise in me. Slow the racing thoughts. Loosen my grip. Take the conversations I keep rehearsing and the outcomes I keep predicting, and let them rest in your hands, which are steadier than mine. Teach me to be still and know that you are God. Let my soul be quieted, like a weaned child with its mother. And give me, tonight, the sleep you give to those you love. Amen.