Occupation With Trivialities

Lenten Prayer
http://www.annunciation-church.org/Documents/APRIL_2005_MESSAGE.pdf

The "appropriate hymn" of piety which we are urged to repeat many times during our struggles of Lent, and moreover, while prostrating is the prayer of Saint Ephraim the Syrian:

"Lord and Master of my life, do not give me a spirit of
   idleness,
     curiosity,
       lust of power and
         occupation with trivialities.

Instead, give me, your servant, a spirit of
   prudence,
     humility,
       patience and
         love.

Yes, Lord, make me able to see my own faults
   and not judge my brother,
for You are blessed in the ages of ages.

Amen."