There are many who are not praying for peace—
people who are praying resentment and grievance,
violence and division, people praying fear and anger.
But that’s not the station my heart is tuned to.
I listen for the voice of healing.
I am attuned to the spirit of peace.
I open myself to the power of love, even toward the cruel.
I entrust myself to the mystery of grace.
I offer myself to the flow of mercy.
Amid cruelty I practice kindness.
In the face of lies I speak truth.
While others are shouting, I listen.
In chaos, I choose love.
In conflict, I choose love.
Even to the end, I will choose love.
I will not save the world,
but I will help the world;
I will be a force for good.
I may not change minds or sway an election,
but I will shine light.
And the darkness can not overcome it.
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Steve Garnaas-Holmes
Unfolding Light
www.unfoldinglight.net
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