Graced
I prayed for openness, courage and generosity
not realizing that Jesus would be the one to manifest it.
Opening his heart, the world, his body and his spirit to
me in ever new ways,
expanding places I never imagined could exist.
Fearlessly welcoming me to deeper intimacy disregarding
when I would accept,
content to patiently wait,
ever honoring my response.
Generously loving me beyond what could ever be dreamt
or justified,
grace upon grace,
tears of joy streaming,
dancing as one.
Only now I see that it was Jesus praying all along,
knowing that I would say yes to love,
that I could not resist but to say yes to love.
Reflection and Prayer
Today is a day to rejoice and to share that joy with the ones we love—at church and at family gatherings. You may not even have the opportunity for your usual prayer time, and if that is the case, I encourage you to simply steal a few moments alone (perhaps while in the shower, walking the dog, doing the dishes, etc.) to let Jesus love you. Easter season has just begun. Take your time to engage it.