I know we haven't spoken much lately. I don't check in nearly as often as I should. I don't read my bible as often as a should. I don't go to church as often as a should. In fact, there's a lot of "shoulds" that....well....I could, but don't.
Each year I like to make goals, dreams, plans for the year ahead - and don't get me wrong, I know you wouldn't have a problem with that. In fact, they probably give you a good giggle....I can just imagine you shaking your head and thinking "GIRRRRLL if only you KNEW what plans I got for YOU this year - you wouldn't believe me if I told you!!!". Well, you're probably right about that!
But this year, I figured it was about time I put you back in the driver's seat. You're the only one qualified anyways, and any time I take over I generally make a mess of things so here's the deal......instead of praying for stuff, or opportunities, or jobs, or friends, here's my prayers for 2016.
This year I pray for:
Less tears and more laughter
Less sadness and more joy
Less anger and more forgiveness
Less anxiety and more peace.
Less striving and more rest
Less "good enoughs", and more "bests"
Less lethargy and more activity
Less lies, and more truth.
Less discord, and more integrity
Less "Us" and more "them"
Less hate, and more love
Less hurt and more healing
Less despair and more dreams
Less fear and more faith
But most of all Jesus I pray....
Less of me, and more of you.
Amen
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