‘No one ever heals himself by wounding another’. (St. Peter Chrysologus)
Two guys drinking Guinness as they slated our poor Refugees, spouting gross untruths in their tipsy tirade. Nobody exempt! Ukrainian, African, anyone and everyone from distant shores. Disgracefully pathetic. Horrible ‘Herd’ Mentality.
Barmaid obviously noticing my discomfort and disgust, kindly began playing music loudly on some device. Soon after, preparing to leave, I fully intended ignoring them, but instead Holy Spirit ever so gently prompted me to offer them my prayer. What a change!! Even the pretty Barmaid received one. Definitely surprised, all three extremely grateful. One guy asked the barmaid if she would read it aloud, he being unable to read it without his glasses. She called it out for all to hear! Right there, abject abuse silenced by my powerful prayer.
Had I gone on my way contributing nothing, how utterly ashamed I would have been. Beautiful Holy Spirit knew that!
In another establishment, young guy, member of a Rock Band gratefully and joyfully accepted four prayers, one for each member. Thing is, I was fully intending ignoring him also but once again wonderful Holy Spirit shifted my gaze. That same Rock Band displayed a picture one time deeply offensive to those of us who love Jesus with all our hearts. ‘We will take your prayer on tour’, he told me. I wasn’t expecting that!
Never a dull moment! How utterly grim my life would be without You, wonderful Holy Spirit, giver of light and life. Only You can change minds and hearts.
‘The unadulterated love of one person can nullify the hatred of millions’. (Mahatma Ghandi)
‘The nicest part is being able to write down all my thoughts and feelings; otherwise I’d absolutely suffocate’. (Anne Frank)
Me too!!
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