My prayer...

This prayer is from Henri Nouwen's, "Gracias!", which was his journal from his time in Latin America. The prayer was written by a Catholic bishop for missioners going to serve in Latin America...But, in my opinion, it speaks for all in third world countries, and especially spoke to my heart as I attempt to serve in Adjumani...Here it is:

Walk with Us in Our Search


Help us discover our own riches; don't judge us poor because we lack what you have.

Help us discover our chains; don't judge us slaves by the type of shakles you wear.

Be patient with us as a people; don't judge us backward simply because we don't follow your stride.

Be patient with our pace; don't judge us lazy simply because we can't follow your tempo.

Be patient with our symbols; don't judge us ignorant because we can't read your signs.

Be with us and proclaim the richness of your life which you can share with us.

Be with us and be open to what we can give.

Be with us as a companion who walks with us -- neither behind nor in front -- in our search for life and ultimately for God!