Possessed
There’s a little devil that takes up residence inside me,
sometimes,
jumps around and pokes me with a sharp stick
just in the most painful spots, to set me off,
releasing unkindness into the atmosphere,
impatience, selfishness, inconsideration,
like a little steam spouting from a tea kettle,
it stings,
and so I pray for mercy…
from my God, but even more,
from those people who love me,
the ones I can trust enough to get singed
and not run away.
I may at least consider taking a nap
or lightening my schedule, but mostly,
I am counting on the strength, kindness,
perseverance and forgiveness of the victims.
Reflection and Prayer
Ask for the grace to be open and honest, and then ask God to reveal to you where love would have you be more merciful. More merciful in a quite real, specific and
tangible way. Then pray for the grace to perform this merciful act. Allow God to give you a special word or image that will help you.