what will you ask of me today?
– my awareness?
– my attention?
– my affection?
– my forgiving someone who’s hurt me?
– my reconciling rather than holding a grudge?
– making peace in a war I’m waging?
– a change of mind?
– a change of heart?
– a change of habit?
– helping someone who needs me?
– reaching out to someone who misses me?
– including someone who’s often left out?
– walking the path you call me to follow?
– taking the high road instead of the shortcut?
– following you – no matter the cost?
– a change in attitude?
– a change in my thinking?
– a change in my schedule?
– telling the truth when I’d rather not?
– being more honest – with myself?
– confessing my faults and sins to you?
– more time off my several screens?
– more time spent in peaceful silence?
– more time close to you in prayer?
– or maybe something else, Lord,
something known only to you and me:
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Help me know, Lord,
what you ask of me today, Lord,
and give me the grace and the strength,
the wisdom and will
to do it – today…
Amen.
