Ephphatha
Be opened my heart
to God that stirs and lives in me,
Be opened my mind
to know God's wisdom speaks to me,
Be opened my eyes
to see God all around me,
Be opened my ears
to hear God's voice in my neighbour,
Be opened my hands
to serve God each day,
Be opened my life
to God at work in me,
Be opened my ways
to do everything well,
(and when I don't to have the strength to begin again),
Be opened
to Christ walking with me,
Be opened
to the Spirit guiding me,
Be opened...
Be open.
This week has been about being open that is for sure! Lots to adjust to, process, embrace, learn, be informed about, grow in and discover. It is about being open, and so I venture forth reminding myself to be open and to trust.
This need for openness and trust reminds me of these words from St. Francis de Sales. They seem to tie in nicely with my prayer above.
How to Face the Storms in Life
Do not
look forward in fear
to the
changes in life;
rather,
look to them with
full
hope that as they arise,
God,
whose very own you are,
will
lead you safely
through
all things;
and
when you cannot stand it,
God
will carry you in his arms.
Do not
fear
what
may happen tomorrow;
the
same understanding Father
who
cares for you today will take
care of
you then and every day.
He will
either shield you
from
suffering
or will
give you unfailing
strength
to bear it.
Be at
peace,
and put
aside all anxious
thoughts
and imaginations.
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