Preserve Us From The Cares Of Life

We ask, O Gracious God, that you preserve us from the cares of this life, lest we become too much concerned with them.  Guide us away from the pleasures of the flesh, that we do not become ensnared by lust. Help us overcome any of the obstacles to the soul that abound in this life, lest we be led astray for the life with you that leads to true happiness and total fulfillment of our lives.  Give us strength to persevere in our pursuit of your Will for our lives.  Amen.