Baswal
Faithful Servant
Almighty God, how shall I escape my oppressor when my captor is my mind. For behold, wherever I go, it goes with me. I have not the ability to leave my own body or think outside of my mind. My thoughts are only negative. They implore me to seek vice and to ignore virtue. They want not the good of my neighbour but instead think only of myself. I desperately want to be rid of this selfish mental state. Lord, dispel these bad and selfish thoughts. Be a mighty shield to my mind. Let no bad thoughts take hold, but instead plant Your seeds of faith and virtue, that they might bring forth good fruits according to Your Spirit. Amen.