Heavenly Father, after much prayer
and reflection it is my belief that I can
best serve you in the single state. Let me
be true to my vocation to this life and
never do anything to sully it. As I freely
give up the benefits of married life, I am
aware that I also give up its difficulties and
receive in turn the benefits of the single
state. Enable me to appreciate the freedom
at my disposal from cares and concerns
of spouses and children, from a highly
structured life-style, and from the
legitimate demands of family members.
Help me to make good use of the added
time I have available. Inspire me to give of                                                                                                                                            myself to others, to be an example to my
married friends and comfort to my single
friends. May I ever realize that whether
or married our one concern should
be to serve you each day and to serve
others for your sake. Grant that I may be
so attached to you that I may never feel
lonely in my chosen state.