Thank You Lord!

Dear Jesus, my Lord,

Thank you! What can I offer you today dear Lord? If I offer up all of myself what is left? If you then reject me, what then do I have left? I offer all of my mind, heart, and soul. I think of you all day although it seems sin is only a thought away and the darkness is always lurking. Where can I turn if not to you?

Everything else seems pale against the light that you are. Things of this world hold no value or comfort unless I am sure you alone have willed it. Nothing else can take precedent over you. What shall I do, to renew my commitment to you, your commandments, and your ultimate will for my life in the world? Lord Jesus, you said, “I require mercy, not sacrifice”, then I wonder why is man so susceptible? Why do the whisperings of the darkness tickle my soul with promises of delight and wonder, pretending to be a friend? Oh, my soul cries out to you Lord, for I know you are the truth! You alone can defeat my thoughts and subdue my rebellious nature.

Let me then walk with you in the garden of life, eternal life; for there I know is goodness, there I know is love, which I know only from you. When I was lost in the blackness that was my own mind, my own thoughts, my action, I did not see you, but there you were - pulling at my heart, never abandoning me. Never abandoning me to my iniquity and morose nature. When I did at last reach a place on the road to perdition that was of no return, you came to me when I cried out, truly repentant for all that I had done against you and your creation. My Lord Jesus you were there and nothing that I am could deny this truth! Thanks be to God!

And now, here I am, never alone in the darkness, for you are my light. My heart overflows with the love you have shown by your sacrifice, blessing us with your mercy, and holding us in your loving grace, my steps in this life belong to you and I will thus go wherever you lead. You are my God! You alone, from whom all good things come. Strengthen me! Fortify my soul with your word and your wisdom, let me be as the Saint said, “an instrument of your peace.” All glory and honor is yours, now and forever!

Br. M