i'm feeling sad today. hurt by a couple of circumstances that grabbed me...by surprise? maybe not. but grabbed me nonetheless. i've been going through a struggle- a struggle for peace. a struggle for justice. i know- a struggle that is not new and will undoubtedly continue til eternity.
in all my strength- in all my determination to overcome- i am still saddened by the words of others. i am still effected by the ignorance and the hate that often comes from those who are simply hurting themselves.
and yet, i am reminded of what i have been aiming to focus on for the past few weeks. two virtues that are insanely difficult, but unbelievably necessary and effective to succeed/to thrive. patience. and trust.
oh God, i call out from the deepest parts of my being and petition you for an extra dose. i am in need of your Divine presence- your confidence in my existence- and your ability to rise above the these earthly circumstances. i plead for your grace- your generosity in my life. and in this cry- i will turn around and believe that my cries have been heard, observed, and received with the love and grace that only you can give.
grant me tonight...patience and trust.
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