THOMAS MERTON'S PRAYER
My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going.
I do not see the road ahead of me, I cannot know for certain where it will end.
Nor do I really understand myself, and the fact that I think I am
following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so.
But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you
and I hope that I have that desire in all that I am doing.
And I know that if I do this, you will lead me by the right road although I may
know nothing about it.
Therefore will I trust you always though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of
death, I will not fear, for you are ever with me and you will never leave my to face
my peril's alone.
About eighteen years ago I read this over and over as I was about to quit my job of twenty-three years and move to an unfamiliar city. I found employment after one interview, rented an apartment, rented a u-haul and had my kids move me to be near the love of my life. There were occasions I got lost in the big city and would stop at a friendly place and ask directions to a nearby street that I knew would lead me homeward bound. Never indicating that it was my apartment I was looking for, I thanked them and continued on my way. I had my grand kids with me once as I drove them past the Christmas lights on the north end and once again had to ask directions to a street I knew would take me home.
I have those same feelings again and I was searching for the patron Saint of Writers. One site led to another and suddenly there was the prayer. I didn't even know who Thomas Merton was at the time.
Today I went to the Chiara center about a series of classes on Engaging Spirituality they are trying to get enough people to attend. I am drawn to learning more about Spirituality and now have information to read and am to let them know my intention. There is a web site http://www.justfaith.org/ and a short video on u-tube.
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I believe that it is a blessing that we cannot have the sight to see completely down the path of our own life. The twists and turns, prevent us from seeing the road in its entirety. And to this I say, Thank you Divine. In my heart, I know that if years ago, I had clear vision as to where my life would lead, what I would have to pass through, I would have been totally overwhelmed and death would have had me on the very spot.
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