Worthy and Wanted

Many of us attempt to start our days each day in a positive manner, with a direction that will guide us in a meaningful and healthy manner throughout the remainder of the day. Some begin with exercise, others coffee (yes, coffee is very meaningful), others some form of relaxation, others meditation, and others prayer, or a combination of more than one. Beginning our days in a purposeful manner helps us to manage and resist the coming anxiety and stress that life in the real world brings.

In beginning a day, I came along a prayer from another person, penned anonymously, in a daily reading, which was simple and yet so complex. It read, “I pray that I may never make anyone feel repulsed or unwanted”. Sounds good, sounds simple, sounds easy enough. And then, when I contemplate the depth of such a prayer, I realize the true difficulty of such a prayer. A similar prayer echoes through my mind, “Lord, help me to return to this bed causing as little harm as possible throughout my day”.

Such simple prayers with such few words and with such deep meaning. Purposefully walking through the day with the intent of causing no harm requires expressing love, compassion, mercy, and grace, in all circumstances, in all ways, in all we do, not in a doormat manner but with direct respect and dignity, taking great efforts not to rob another of either. This determined act is difficult in a chaotic world and even more difficult if we fail to respect and love ourselves.

Today, I challenge you, my friend and reader, to begin to live a life guided by such prayers. Be the light that Christ challenges you to be, the salt that flavors a sometimes harsh world. Do your best to help others, to not allow your words or actions to be repulsive, to cause as little harm as possible, walking through the day of this world with peace and serenity. Take time to love your God, love yourself, and allow your God to love you. Let’s make our prayers ones of true hope of action and change, and no longer just recited words.


(The writings in this post are random thoughts and observations and are NEVER intended as professional or personal advice. Take what works and leave the rest. For information on mental health and/or substance abuse help, visit http://www.rodneyvalandra.com and refer to the links page.)

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  1. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    Love it! I'm going to start praying that one sentence every morning before my feet hit the floor. I've done one good deed so far today. Does that make up for the possible harm caused to someone unknowingly today?

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  2. RodneyFebruary 25, 2010 at 2:43 PM

    Thanks Anonymous...keep praying...and keep caring for your fellow man...Have a Blessed Day

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