Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Dear God,

In light of all that is going on around the world, are we becoming a more cranky people? Are we blaming and judging more and taking responsibility less? Are we always searching for someone to be the cause of our problems rather than contributing to something better for ourselves and others? Are we more anxious and unsettled by global conflict, natural disasters, unnatural disasters, the kind we create ourselves, economic instability and dwindling resources?

In worrisome times what do you want us to do? Pray more, relax more, get involved, give to our communities, offer grace and love one another? Will that do it? Will we change the course of world-wide suffering?

In biblical times you told your people not to worry. I realize worrying does nothing to help because it leads only to more anxiety but what do we do? Lean back and eat, drink, and be merry? How do we alleviate pain?

Show us
the way
to hope,
refuge, grace
and loving care,
O Lord.
Teach us
the way
of compassion
and mercy.
Forgive us
when we
become numb
and disinterested.
Help us
really care
for our neighbor
no matter
who they are.
Make us more
like you,
I pray.

Love, Andrea