One of the things I do with great joy is volunteer at West Houston Assistance Ministries as a "worker bee." I am not "in charge" of anything! At WHAM I work with the best group of staff and volunteers, each one with a heart of gold. On top of that I get to sit and listen to people with amazing stories of life ... people who are courageous and persevere through tremendous struggles ... people who need help AND oh, the biggest blessing of all ... I get to help them with food, clothing, and other necessities of life.
Today, I worked in a new cubicle and I found myself staring at a poster with this prayer in beautiful cursive lettering:
God and Creator of every living creature, give us clear vision to see others for the unique individuals you have made us to be. Give us clarity about ourselves as well, so that we might know who we are, whether circumstances honor or dishonor us, bolster us or dismay us. Let the light of your life shine through us. Amen.
I have no idea who wrote it, but it prays what I always want to keep in mind as I work and play with others in this complex world in which we live. This prayer touched my heart and traveled deep into my soul as I long to be one through whom the light of God shines through ...
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