Sunday, December 6, 2020

Dear God,

We are all talking too much and listening too little.  When we pray and do all the talking, we leave no room for you to speak to us.  In our nation way too many are speaking way too much and few are listening.  How can we ever hear your voice if we are controlling every moment of the conversation?

You created us with ears as well as a mouth and voice.  You intend us to use them, not ignore them. I must confess I am guilty of speaking too much and listening too little.  I want to tell you what I think and to go further, I guess, no, I want you to listen and agree.  I am wrong.  

In the depths of my soul, I want a clean and listening spirit.  I want to make all the space you need to speak to me.  I want to listen.  I want to know what you want of me.  I really want to hear your correction as well as your love.  I want to dwell with you instead of expecting you to dwell with me on my own terms.  I need you.

Holy Father,

speak and

I will listen.

Challenge and

I will listen.

Correct and

I will change.

I want you,

O Lord,

I need you,

our nation 

needs you,

our world 

needs you.

Speak to

us all,

God of Grace and Mercy,

I pray.

Love, Andrea