Pause for Prayer: TUESDAY 3/29

Sometimes I forget, Lord...

Sometimes I forget that people along my path
are just as fragile as I can sometimes be
 - and just as vulnerable...

When I look to my past

I remember those I've hurt in my haste, 

in my selfishness, pride and carelessness,

in my anger, resentments and judgments...

I remember the times I intended no harm
but my neglect and self-interest, nonetheless,
bruised and burdened others...

I pray this Lenten morning
for all I've  hurt and offended...

Lord, if  there are ways for me to make amends, 
show me how and give me courage
to say what I need to say
and do what I need to do,
sooner rather than later...
 

If the times and chances for making amends  

have long since passed me by,
hear my prayer for those I've hurt

and touch with healing those beyond my reach... 

Give me a sensitive and forgiving heart, Lord
especially when my heart has hardened
with resentment, hurt and anger...

Help me remember 

how much and how often,

how fully and freely

you've always forgiven me...

Open my eyes and ears, my mind and my heart
to the people around me now:
make me more aware of their presence
and how my life touches theirs...

Give me courage, Lord, and nudge me
to take the first step toward making peace
in my family, my neighborhood, at work and at school...

And give me the grace I need, Lord,
to seek and make peace between you and me...

Make me mindful, Lord,
of all whose paths cross mine today:
may I be as gentle with them
as I'd have them be with me...

Amen.
 

 

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