Prayer to Redeem Lost Time

by St. Teresa of Avila
 

O my God! Source of all mercy! I
acknowledge Your sovereign power.
While recalling the wasted years that are
past, I believe that You, Lord, can in an
instant turn this loss to gain. Miserable as
I am, yet I firmly believe that You can do
all things. Please restore to me the time
lost, giving me Your grace, both now and
in the future, that I may appear before
You in "wedding garments." Amen.