How to not get older, just wiser!!

Prayer

L ord,   You know that I am growing older.   K eep   me from becoming talkative and possessed with the idea that I must express myself on every subject.   R elease   me from the craving to straighten out everyone's affairs.   K eep   me from the recital of endless detail. Give me wings to get to the point.   S eal   my lips when I am inclined to tell of my aches and pains. They are increasing with the years and my love to speak of them grows sweeter as time goes by .   T each   me the glorious lesson that occasionally I may be wrong.   M ake   me thoughtful but not nosy; helpful but not bossy.     W ith   my vast store of wisdom and experience, it does seem a pity not to use it all. But you know Lord, I want a few friends at the end !