Here is a prayer: "God, keep me from chewing my pills. When life brings bitter experiences, help me to swallow them quickly. May I not add to their unpleasant taste by grumbling and complaining. Save me from the whining spirit that alienates friends and makes me unfit for my duties. Keep me from being unhappy when I cannot have my own way."

Thoughts by the late Rev. Paul Osumi are selected weekly by his family.