Monday, November 19, 2012

Dearest God,

At breakfast I prayed for the hungry around the world.  I thought of all those who were hungry for food but then you stretched my mind.  Aloud you had me pray for those who were hungry  for relationships, for faith, for love, for peace, comfort, and joy.  You reminded me just how many people were hungry.

Please forgive me, Lord.  Often I give thanks for the food before me and I forget to pray for those who are hungry somewhere else.  I forget there are many who are lost and alone.  They hunger for a friend, a kind stranger, or just someone who will engage them.  There are many who are afraid.  They hunger for a day free of fear.  There are many whose hearts are broken, shattered by so many things.  They hunger for a divine embrace.  There are those whose minds are cluttered with millions of tiny pieces of things.  They hunger for quiet peace.

Expand my world view so that I may see all your children, not just some, not just me.

Thank you
for reminding me
about the
whole human family.
Thank you
for making them
part of me
and me
part of them.
Teach me
responsible praying
so I
do not become
self seeking
and self serving.
Reveal to me
all my
brothers and sisters
around the world.

Love, Andrea