February 25, 2026

Thinking this morning about “making a difference” in this world … being a “light” … so, I share a prayer …

“Lord, I get troubled sometimes … a bit confused … lost in a sea of thoughts about my world and the world around me. I see the violence and the hurt. The innocent suffering, and people who have “lost their way.” In the midst of all this … I look at myself. Lord, I so much want to “make a difference” in this world. In at least some small way … I want to be a “light” in the darkness … a glimpse of hope in moments of despair … a shoulder to lean on … the voice of “little Jesus” to someone who has lost her way. Just over 4 years ago, Ukraine was invaded. I can’t even imagine. My heart aches. I sometimes feel like “my soul is invaded.” Negative thoughts. Some anger. Frustrations that build up inside of me. I wonder: what difference do I make? Well — We do make a differennce!! We can. We will. The “light” of kindness, and patience, and unselfish giving. It’s in me. It’s in who I am. We know, Lord, there is a lot wrong with the world. Help me gather the strength fo stand up for what is “right” and “good.” Thank-you for listening, Lord … like you always do. Amen.”

Peace to all — Don