Oh Lord, things have gone beyond my capacity.

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The blemishes of the heart have to be washed by leading moral life and doing one's duty. A time may come when you become tired or weak - If it is, then you should pray thus: "Oh Lord, things have gone beyond my capacity. I feel further effort is too great a strain. Please give me strength." At first, God stands at a distance, watching your efforts like the teacher who stands apart when the student writes the answer to his questions. Then, when you shed your attachment to enjoyment and take to good deeds and service, God comes encouragingly near. For, He is like the Sun God, who stands waiting outside a closed door. Like the servant who knows the rights of the master and his own limitations, God does not

announce His presence or bang the door. He simply waits! When you open the door just a little, the Sun rushes and promptly drives out the darkness from within. So too, when God's help is asked for, He is present by your side, with his Hands extended to render assistance. All that is needed is the wisdom to remember Him and the discrimination to pray and ask Him.