ETERNAL GOD, Give us discerning hearts to recognize the fear in our anger, the muffled hope in our cynicism, and the wounds we carry as weapons. Help us see ourselves as you see us, and love ourselves and others with your gracious love. Amen.

- Melissa Tidwell
Alive Now

By Melissa Tidwell in Alive Now Magazine, January/February 2001, p. 20. Copyright (C) 2001 by The Upper Room. All Rights Reserved