September 15, 2017
Lord, there has been too much change in my life recently,
and I feel overwhelmed.
Because I try to be a responsible person,
I sometimes forget that it is unwise for me
to allow my sense of duty to override my common sense.
Lord, help me to allow myself more time to rest,
relax, and pray.
Guide me toward something spiritual to read every day
and a quiet time afterwards
to reflect on what I have read
and how it pertains to my life.
I truly want to simplify my life
and live more as Christ did.
Help me remember that there is no loss
or problem that I must face alone.
You are always near,
with Your love and compassion to comfort me.
Amen.
The Columbans are a society of missionaries, including priests and lay people, who minister to people of various cultures as a way of witnessing to the universal love of God.