God


if they only talk to me when they want or need something
may I listen all the more intently and lovingly

if they constantly take advantage of me
may I continue to help, expecting nothing in return

if they ignore me and disregard my presence
may I respect their privacy and leave them alone

if they overlook my personal opinions and feelings
may I consider theirs above my own anyway

if the only thing they do is take, take, take
may I wholeheartedly and gladly give, give, give


help me to love people the way that You do