Praise and Petition

I've forgotten now who said it and when, but I remember hearing in Mass the other day that prayer should be comprised of praise and petition. So here is my prayer.. one of praise and of petition.

+Lord God, I thank you and praise you for all of your Goodness. You alone are my God; you alone do I love. Thank you for the many blessings you have bestowed on me, in my friends, family, and co-workers. Thank you for my full-time position. Thank you for a boss who is not only patient and kind, but easy to talk with. Thank you too for making him funny - that really makes my days feel like less of a drag when I'm having a rough time of it. Thank you for my new intern position. Thank you for my friends, whom I love so much. Thank you especially for H. Bless and guide her always in your great love. Protect her in her travels and in her daily life. Bless my works and my words. Make me holy. Help me to be charitable always and take offense never. Help me to love as you love and cease never to see your work in the world.

I love you. Amen.