Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Dear God,

How do we prepare for a changing world? How do we alter our view of life as we have come to know it? How do we participate in a transformation where the major players exchange places?

Nothing remains the same although at times we try desperately to keep them a particular way. The familiar is easy because we know it. It's predictable, consistent and regular. But the world is changing and as a world citizen I need to change with it.

As I watch the disturbing images of chaos in the Middle East and I realize governments (good or bad) could topple, I wonder what my responsible role is for the next years of my life. How do I contribute to a changing world? How do I speak of change? How do I accept new brothers and sisters in and out of power? How do I help bring about change that embraces a holy view of human living?

Am I amenable to change? Are my feet flexible, ready to move with the times? Am I able to bend in the direction of your will? Is my attitude one of inclusion and acceptance? Am I willing to alter my actions giving in to what is best for the most?

As I consider my place in relationship to you, I realize that a growing faith will change me. It must; otherwise I could become complacent, selfish and self centered, demanding and narrow minded. I must be open, willing to listen, and to pray for my own change as well as the change of others around me at home and around the world. I must let love lead and guide me.

Your will
and your way
will always
change me,
O God.
Teach me
the means
to be
putty in
your hands
so that
I may
be shaped
by One
who is able
to make me
into a creature
of love,
faith, hope
and peace.

Love, Andrea