Open hands image well the Lenten works of
prayer, self-denial and serving the poor.
prayer, self-denial and serving the poor.
As you read today's Pause for Prayer,
open your hands before you...
Open hands are a sign of praise:
simply sitting with open hands, palms up,
simply sitting with open hands, palms up,
gestures my heart's desire to receive whatever
the Lord might want to give me this Lent...
Hands emptied of food and drink - and other stuff -
are my hands when I sacrifice,
are my hands when I sacrifice,
when I let go things that pass away,
making room for my heart's deepest needs...
Hands reaching out are helping hands,
ready to serve my family and friends,
ready to serve my family and friends,
to reach out to fill my neighbors needs
- and especially the needs of the poor...
Empty, open, outstretched hands
are beggar's hungering, needful hands
and before our God we're beggars all,
seeking what only our God can give...
Lent is a time for open hands:
lifted in prayer,
waiting to be filled,
reaching out to serve and to help...
Lord, let these hands be mine this Lent...
Amen.
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