Here’s
a prayer of confession and commitment inspired by John 12: 1-8, where Mary anoints Jesus' feet.
It was written by Thom Shuman, and posted on Prayers4Today.
Because
(inspired by John 12: 1-8)
because
we have
preserved our joy
in
manna jars
for the
long winter of despair,
storing
them in the dark corners
of our
souls,
we have
forgotten
its
gritty taste;
because
we have
put a tight lid
on our
joy,
and put
it in the back
of the
pantry,
we have
forgotten
how it
can tickle
our
noses;
because
we are
so busy
prattling
pious platitudes
about the
poor, the least, the lost,
we
ignore your words
which
anoint them
as your
children;
because
we have
put up
the
shutters and storm doors
to keep
your future
from
sneaking in,
we have
missed
the
sweet breeze
carrying
your hope
to us;
because
we are
who we are,
restore
us, Holy Grace,
and
make us
a
fragrant offering
to the
world.
~ copyright © Thom M. Shuman. Posted on Prayers for Today. http://prayersfortoday.blogspot.ca/
