Francisan Prayer

My former pastor, Craig Groeschel, of LifeChurch.tv recently shared this Franciscan prayer that I thought was not only timely, but opened up my heart. Couldn't resist sharing this with you.

May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half truths, and superficial relationships, so that you may live deep within your heart.

May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people, so that you may work for justice, freedom and peace.

May God bless you with tears to shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation, and war, so that you may reach out your hand to comfort them and to turn their pain into joy.

And may God bless you with enough foolishness to believe that you can make a difference in this world, so that you can do what others claim cannot be done.

rb

Posted on Mon, August 11, 2008 by Ron Beasley filed under

5 comments (Add your own)

1. Jim Mays wrote:
Ron:

Thanks for the reinforcement from a sermon that I have heard and need to recall these words of wisdom.

Thank is my prayer.

Tue, August 12, 2008 @ 7:52 AM

2. Dr. Ron wrote:
Thanks Jim. I appreciate your reading my thoughts.

Tue, August 12, 2008 @ 10:33 AM

3. Johnny D wrote:
Good stuff, Thanks

Tue, August 12, 2008 @ 1:59 PM

4. Jon Petersen wrote:
Ron, I'm reading Craig Groeschel’s book "It: How Churches and Leaders Can Get It and Keep It." The illusive "it" is what attracts people and makes ministries effective. Craig says "it" can't be taught, but "it" can be caught. God gives "it." "It" has a lot to do with the Holy Spirit. Churches that have "it" are incredibly focused, willing to fail, led by people who have "it," and those people see potential when others see problems. Craig says "the spark of passion ignites the fuel for innovation." And he says "it" follows big vision. God makes "it" happen. "It" is from him, by him, and for his glory. You may want to watch brief videos about the book's message at http://www.zondervan.com/it and http://floatingaxhead.com/2008/08/11/the-power-of-it/

Tue, August 12, 2008 @ 5:17 PM

5. Dr. ron wrote:
Will do and thanks.

Tue, August 19, 2008 @ 10:45 AM

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