A Pilgrim's Prayer
If any delays should occur or changes take place and I become anxious, Lord,
May I remember that I am a PILGRIM, not a Tourist!
If I do not get the seat of my choice, Lord,
May I remember that I am a PILGRIM, not a Tourist!
If some things do not happen on schedule, as per the itinerary, Lord,
May I remember that I am a PILGRIM, not a Tourist!
If I should get tired and inclined to become short tempered, Lord,
May I remember that I am a PILGRIM, not a Tourist!
If my meals may not be to my particular liking, Lord,
May I remember that I am a PILGRIM, not a Tourist!
If some other pilgrim is talking loudly, so that I cannot hear the guide, Lord,
May I remember that I am a PILGRIM, not a Tourist!
If a person in front of me buys the last item I really wanted, Lord,
May I remember that I am a PILGRIM, not a Tourist!
If I should get a chance to help another person, who always seems to be annoying me, Lord,
May I remember that I am a PILGRIM, not a Tourist!
But Lord, especially let me remember that what I find objectionable in another…
is really what you often find objectionable in me…
so let me never forget this, and forgive others,
AS YOU ARE CONTINUALLY FORGIVING ME