Lord, sometimes I am so blind,
I’m unable to see the tears of those who hurt, the good deeds
people do, the beauty of Your creation. I can’t even see the
destruction caused by my own actions, yet, I see the
transgressions of my sister.
Sometimes I am so deaf, I’m unable to hear the desperate cries
of those who seek help, words spoken in kindness, or the voice
of reason. I can’t even hear the call of my own conscience, yet,
I listen to reports of the sins of my brother.
Sometimes I am so dumb, I am unable to speak words of praise,
words of wisdom, or words of ingenuity. I can’t even speak words
of comfort, yet, I criticise and tell untruths about those I
claim to love.
Lord, my inability to recognise and accept my own faults,
failures and imperfections, cause me to hurt my fellow-man, who
have their own crosses to carry, their own short-comings to deal
with, their own problems to solve, their own sins to ask
forgiveness for, their own lives to live, yet they still go the
extra mile to help ease the burden of strangers.
Please heal my eyes so I can see your image in my fellow-man.
Heal my ears so I can hear Your teachings. Heal my mouth so I
can testify about Your unfailing love. Give me a loving heart, a
beautiful soul and a warm spirit so I can bring joy and
happiness to whomever I come into contact with.Butterfly.
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