Friday, December 2, 2011

Dear God,

What is truth? As I listen to the world's chatter, from politicians to bank executives, from priests to coaches, and from celebrities to academicians, I wonder if truth is simply whatever we make it to be. A truth may be this right now and that a little later. What is truth?

I lose heart when truth is revealed. Are we so naive as to believe we can concoct a truth to get us what we want and not get caught? Do we honestly believe that our truth is just, honest, and acceptable? And by what measure are we fashioning our truth?

When the truth finally comes out whether in the news, in families, or institutions, before I pick up the first stone, you always challenge me to do an inventory of my own life. Am I a solid truth teller? Do I rely on truth to lead me in life, knowing that you said, "You will know the truth and the truth will set you free?" Do I fudge the truth to get me by rather than accept my own frailty, own up to my own corruption, and make things right with you and others? Perhaps, I have to ask myself this question: If I were the moral compass for the world, what truth would be told?

Teach us
to tell
your truth,
dear God.
Remind us
that a lie,
however small,
corrupts the
human soul.
Draw us closer
to you
so that
we will follow
the good truth,
knowing that
the good truth
will always
make for
a better world.

Love always, Andrea