Praying without ceasing
I had an 'epiphanous for me" moment a few days ago. I say epiphanous for me because every time I've had an epiphany in the past, I later found out that some one had figured it all out centuries before and I was not actually so brilliant after all. Anyway, it's this. If we are to pray without ceasing, then our every thought is a prayer. My gratitude for a sunny day, and the anger I feel towards those I love. When someone cuts in front of me and I think how nice it would be to see them wrapped around a telephone pole, that's my terrible prayer. Wow.It comes down to one thing...actually viewing every single person as one of God's precious children. Can we do that? Can we ever get to a point of treating others with compassion if action if we don't do it in our hearts first? It's a daunting task and I'm glad I have God's help.
posted by gojirama @ 12:44 PM
8 Comments:
Me, too. I have a long ways to go.
This is just SO TRUE! and how hard is it to get past our own rage and hurt to see people like God sees them.
I have never thought of bad thoughts as terrible prayers.
just as terrible thoughts.
that's a new/intriguing take- to take them to heart as terrible prayers.
I agree with you. I need to watch what I think as well.
compassion is easier said than done.. we all need God's help to get there...
Great point Jenna! LOVE IT!
I appreciate your PO very much the picture with the article. Continues to refuel!!
that's an interesting perspective. thanks for sharing :-P
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