Monday, May 19, 2014

A Prayer for Monday, May 19, 2014

Thirtieth Day of Easter

O God,

Do not let us accept
mere existence
and
bare survival
as substitutes for
real life.

Do not let us accept
the following of rules
and
the performing of religious rituals
as substitutes for
real spirituality.

Do not let us accept
resignation to
circumstances caused by our actions
and
crises caused by our choices
as substitutes for
real faith.

Do not let us accept
begrudging acceptance
and
condescending tolerance
as substitutes for
real grace.

Do not let us accept
shallow chatter
and
nodding acquaintance
as substitutes for
real relationships.

Do not let us accept
spasmodic involvement
and
occasional donations
as substitutes for
real service.

Do not let us accept
less
and
enough
as substitutes for
abundant life.

Amen.

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