March 24, 2006

My Journey to God

Lenten Journey

Dear Lord,
Before I start on my journey, I must finish my work.
It’s getting time for me to be planting my intentions (my fields). Before I can plow, I must clear my ground (my soul). I must rid out all the stones (sins)—all the debris.
There are many stones that need to be raked up and put aside so they can’t cause me to fall over them.
Some stones are small—little petty things that can cause me to lose valuable time.
And some stones are large. The larger ones—some of hate, jealousy, narrow-mindedness—must be dropped in a big well, where they will never come to light again.
When this is done, I can proceed with the sowing of my good seed—love, gentleness, kindness—words spoken to fellow neighbors and friends and kin, who will appreciate a kind and loving word, perhaps causing them to look up to God and realize we are all truly blessed and can love our generous God with more devotion.
May we all make a good Lent.

By Patricia Drischel

(Patricia Drischel is a member of St. Elizabeth Parish in Cambridge City.)

 

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