May God bless us with discomfort
At easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships, so that we may live deep within our hearts.
May God bless us with anger
At injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people, so that we may work for justice, freedom and peace.
May God bless us with tears
To shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation and war, so that we may reach out our hands to comfort them and turn their pain into joy.
And may God bless us with enough foolishness
To believe that we can make a difference in this world, so that we can do what others claim cannot be done.
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Thanks. I really like this.
ReplyDeleteIn short, may God bless us with Christ-likeness. But it's good to see it spelled out this way in terms we can more easily relate to. A benediction like this turned to prayer brings us once again to the foot of the cross, casting ourselves upon His mercy and grace.
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