Ansai prays that God grant us patience to follow the road Christ has taken and not let our desires be for our own comfort but for the kingdom of God. Ansai reminds us of the virtue of gentleness, because this is the way to reach others, she blesses our understanding of sadness, which enables us to comfort others – and prompts us to show mercy and forgiveness in all our relationships – reflecting God’s forgiving love. Tonight Ansai asks God to bless us with good sleep and a peaceful rest – so that tomorrow we can continue with God’s work – Ansai’s last, gentle, Evening Prayer this week.