Aug 15, 2008

Blessings of a Different Sort


May God bless you with Discomfort
At easy answers, half–truths, and superficial relationships,
So that you may live deep within your heart

May God bless you with Anger
At injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people
So that you may work for justice, freedom, and peace.

May God bless you with Tears
To shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation, and war,
So that you may reach out your hand to comfort them and turn their pain into joy.

And may God bless you with enough Foolishness
To believe that you can make a difference in their world,
So that you can do what others claim cannot be done.

Amen.


A Franciscan Benediction

4 comments:

Football and Fried Rice said...

Amen, indeed!

Anonymous said...

Such a wise prayer, and I need to focus on the discomfort and anger because I'm quite blessed in that department already.

RamblingMother said...

Amen.

The Byrd's Nest said...

Awesome Carrie.

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