Thomas Merton embraces gratitude

 In spit of various internet difficulties, I’ve been staying very grateful, and for that I am also very grateful. Think about it! If I’m mad at God about technology, like God cares or is even remotely responsible, what do I say when human difficulties come along? Difficulties such as cancer, alcoholism, gun violence, poverty?

     Whatever the circumstance, Thomas Merton embraces gratitude.    

My Lord God,

            I have no idea where I am going.
            I do not see the road ahead of me
            Nor do I really know myself,
            And the fact that I think I am following your will
            Does not mean that I am actually doing so.

            But I believe the desire to please you
            Does in fact please you.
            And I hope I never do anything apart from that desire.
            And I know that if I do this,
            You will lead me to the right road
            Though I may know nothing about it.

            Therefore I will 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 me to face my struggles alone. Amen

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