Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Dear God,

How much does it take to do a complete spiritual makeover?  A little, a lot?  And what does it look like when it is finally accomplished?

I wonder what it would take for me to become more generous and kind, more loving and compassionate, more faithful and obedient to your will.  When I get disappointed or frustrated about something, I am less all of these things.  Later I am saddened by my misappropriation of freedom and my ability to do what I want.

As I consider myself a companion of yours on the pilgrimage of faith, I realize I fail so many times to do the loving and merciful thing, the good and right thing.  I fall into old habits.  When I do become aware of myself, my attitudes, and my behaviors, I droop, the air goes out of me, and I recognize my lack of desire to be fully yours.

Holy and Living God,
reshape me
into a
living example
of faith.
Teach me
your will
and your way.
Let your spirit
move me
in your direction,
I pray.

Love, Andrea