Some expect with humility.
Perchance the same words
but such different instants.
“…all those who exalt themselves
will be humbled,
those who humble themselves
will be exalted.”[1]
We have sinned
and we are in need of help.
Beyond reciting words,
Prayer calls from the heart.
“…humbling oneself is difficult.
It demands so much of the heart.
It is such a pulling
and tugging at self-love… [2]
Many go astray –
they speak without listening.
The window of the soul
is blind without reflection.
“…But humbling has a wonderful effect
that makes us very dear to God.
It has a wonderful effect
that cleanses the remnants of sin.”[3]
We can look back,
We do have memory,
We are responsible –
Ask and we will receive.
[1] Luke 18: 13-14
[2] Father Judge Meditations p. 251
[3] Ibid p. 251
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