Pause for Prayer: THURSDAY 2/8

 I like the pope's quote, Lord

    - for the second of its two elements...

 

I'm not all that keen on thinking about conversion

    but there are some things I know I'd love to be free of...

Oh, Lord!

 

    To be filled with faith in you

        and free of uncertain self-doubt...

 

    To be filled with a generous impulse

        and free of pampering myself...

 

    To be grateful for all I have

        and free of envy's greed...

 

    To be filled with a gentle spirit

        and free of hardness of heart...

 

    To be filled with mercy and pardon

        and free of petty grudges...

 

    To be filled with the gift of peace

        and free of annoyance and anger...

    To be filled with wholesome desire

        and free of lusty musing...

    To be filled with humble regard

        and free of pride and ego...

    To be filled with good will towards all

        and free of intolerant bias...

    To be filled with compassion and kindness

        and free of bitter resentment...

    To be filled with your Holy Spirit, Lord,

        free to become all you call me to be...

        

Amen.

 

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