Always
The man at the coffee shop today could have been my
brother,
about the same age, build, demeanor.
And the wonderings returned…
Would I attend his funeral and if I did would it hurt his
family?
Would I be notified of his death?
Would I say anything meaningful to him if there was a chance encounter and would he speak to me?
Does he miss the relationship I yearned for with him my entire life but never had
and what if any relationship does he yearn for with me?
Is there some better way for me to love him and myself?
Though circumstances formed us,
what was my part in keeping us distant,
and if the answer was revealed,
would I have the courage to own it?
But what there is no need to ponder
is whether I will love him always,
the brother I know and the brother I don’t.
I will love him always.
Reflection and Prayer
Ask God to reveal to you one broken or strained relationship in your life. Then ask God to reveal to you what loving response you could make regarding this relationship, loving for you and for the other person. Have a conversation with Jesus, expressing your feelings, concerns and hopes. Receive his love, affirmation, challenge and suggestions. Ask him to bless you that you may act in love regarding this relationship.