Last Thursday, whilst praying for those who wage war on other people, I saw that whenever we harm or hurt someone else in any way, our behaviour reveals that we are unconsciously at war with some aspect of ourselves. Then today’s prayer started to flow:
We don’t understand (John 16:18; NLT).
Lord, please help us to understand ourselves, because:
When we judge others,
We are are unconsciously judging ourselves.
When we don’t forgive others,
We are unconsciously unable to forgive ourselves.
When we hate others,
We unconsciously hate ourselves,
And when we wage war on others,
We are unconsciously at war with ourselves.
Lord, please help us to choose your perfect way, because:
When we learn to accept ourselves,
We will spontaneously accept others.
When we learn to care for ourselves,
We will spontaneously care for others.
When we learn to forgive ourselves,
We will spontaneously forgive others,
And when we learn to love ourselves,
We will spontaneously love others.
Love your neighbor as yourself (Luke 10:27; NLT).
References
God’s way is perfect (2 Samuel 22:31; NLT).
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect (Romans 12:2; NLT).
Follow the way of love (1 Corinthians 14:1; NIV).
“You know the way to where I am going.” “No, we don’t know, Lord,” Thomas said. “We have no idea where you are going, so how can we know the way?” Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me” (John 14:4-6; NLT).
He will be gracious if you ask for help. He will surely respond to the sound of your cries. Though the Lord gave you adversity for food and suffering for drink, he will still be with you to teach you. You will see your teacher with your own eyes. Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, “This is the way you should go,” whether to the right or to the left (Isaiah 30:19-21; NLT).
The Rosary Hospital
Yesterday I enjoyed fulfilling a request for a smooth, comfortable Fiat Rosary. It is destined to be worn around the neck, always ready for use, and always ready to bring comfort:
