Not a victim anymore

Here again a prayer of Anselm Grün:


Bless what I take up, prayer against being a victim

Lord Jesus Christ,

I often feel like a victim.
I complain that others do not understand me.
I complain that my boss doesn't see me.
I have the impression that my life depends on the approval or rejection of others.
I am annoyed with myself because I feel that I make myself completely dependent on the response of others.
I want to finally learn to live my life myself. I do not want to be stuck in the role of the victim.

Give me the strength and courage to say goodbye to my self-pity and to take responsibility for my life.
I feel comfortable in the role of victim, because I love to blame others for my situation. But at the same time I realize deep in my heart that I thereby cut myself from the fullness of life.
Jesus, You asked the man with the paralyzed hand, who also felt being a victim: "Stand in the middle!"
Give me also the strength to take the courage to stand in the middle of life, instead of cherishing the role of the victim.
Also speak to me the word that you said to this man, "Stretch out your hand!"
Yes, in your strength, I will stretch out my hands and take control over my life.
Bless all that I take at hand, so that the work of my hands brings blessings to the people.

Amen