Dear God, let my insufficiency guide me today. Let me give away the last of my energy and resources, leaving space for you to fill. In strength, I think myself the author of my success – it is in weakness that I recognize how needy I am. Let me, therefore, walk toward greater humility.

Knock aside this pedestal I have climbed up upon. If I am to toil, let me do so among my fellows, one among many. Let me share their load and ease their tired feet.

Even weak as a child, I can buoy others with good cheer.

(Letter #1392)

Dear God, let me be not distracted. Let me be intent on what is before me, grateful that in this moment all is as you would have it.

How perverse, that I continually seek to escape this perfect moment into numb idleness and brooding over future ills and elations. That world is a shadow world, yet I run to it as if it had substance and something to offer.

Lord, all I can touch is in this moment. Let me live here.

(Letter #1391)