So today I spent a few hours transcribing sermons and notes for my pastor. I have no idea how many words per minute I type, but I think I'm pretty fast. But that's really besides the point.
He quoted a Franciscan prayer, and I thought it was pretty great. So I'm going to share it.
“May God bless you with the discomfort at easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships, so that you may live deep within your heart.
May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people, so that you may work for justice, freedom, and peace.
May God bless you with tears to shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation, and war, so that you may reach out your hand to comfort them and to turn their pain into joy.
And may God bless you with enough foolishness to believe that you can make a difference in this world, so that you can do what others claim cannot be done.”
:-)
I can attest to the fact that when youre typing and on a roll, youre fingers are like ligthning. just sayin.
ReplyDeleteThat is so true and beautiful. I should read that everyday. Those Franscicans, so in tune with the Spirit! :)
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