My God, I firmly believe that Thou art everywhere present and seest all things...cleanse my heart from all vain, wicked, and distracting thoughts. Enlighten my understanding, and inflame my will, that I may pray with reverence, attention, and devotion.
By thinking righteously his character is established in the heavens, and he has the Lord merciful to him in every business.
Shepherd of Hermas
Reflect on the quote for a while. Read it over a few times. Sit quietly and consider this: What does it mean to think righteously? How and why should you think more righteously?
Almighty and eternal God, I adore Thee, and I thank Thee for all the benefits which Thou, in Thy infinite goodness and mercy, hast conferred upon me.
Based on this reflection, I resolve to avoid: Wrath
My God, I offer Thee these resolutions; unless Thou deignest to bless them, I can not be faithful to them.
