O Lord! Help me to be … Firm but not harsh; Realistic but not skeptical; Scheduled but not rigid; Pure but not proud; Close-mouthed but not unfriendly; Appropriate but not stiff; Funny but not frivolous; Flexible but not scatterbrained; Humble but not pious; Kind but not compromising; Dependable but not dull; Decisive but not stubborn; Persistent but not needling; Precise but not picky; Simple but not foolish; Demanding but not intolerant; Thorough but not unkind; Human but not worldly; Spiritual but not impractical; Generous but not irresponsible; Enthusiastic but not “hyper;” Honest but not brutal; Fair but not unloving; Proper but not unreal; Confident but not snobbish; Bold but not brazen; Busy but not harried; Active but not shallow; Deep but not dry; Wise but not intimidating; Intense but not forbidding; Empathetic but not uncontrolled; Forgiving but not naive; Sympathetic but not pitying; Helpful but not condescending; Penitent but not paralyzed; Organized but not bossy; Spontaneous but not inconsistent. Lord, I guess I’m asking to grow in favor with God and man. I am asking you to help me become a balanced person. Amen. (Marlene Evans)

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