A Prayer of Single People
Heavenly Father,
after much prayer and reflection it is my belief
that I can best serve You in the single state.
Let me be true to my vocation to this life & never do anything to sully it.
As I freely give up the benefits of married life,
I am aware that I also give up its difficulties and receive in turn
the benefits of the single state.
Enable me to appreciate the freedom at my disposal---
from cares and concerns of spouses and children,
from a highly structured lifestyle,
and from the legitimate demands of family members.
Help me to make good use of the added time I have available.
Inspire me to give of myself to others,
to be an example to my married friends
and a comfort to my single friends.
May I ever realize that whether single or married,
our one concern should be to serve You
every day and to serve others for Your sake.
Grant that I may be so attached to You
that I may never feel lonely in my chosen state.
Amen.