What a great prayer anytime, but especially to
ponder these next few days:
Crucify me, O Lord.
Crucify my pride, my fear of being dependent,
my love of self.
Nail my fears, my pain, my shortcomings to the
cross.
Hammer my weaknesses and shame steadfast, too.
Unite my aching heart with Yours, which is
bleeding for love of my soul.
Crucify me, O Lord.
Grant me the grace to rise about this broken
world, to fly to You in even the smallest need or desire.
May I run into Your arms, totally dependent on
You, content to let You lead me.
Grant me the grace to want to need You, Lord,
for only in seeking You is there peace and unending joy.
My Jesus, hold me. Crucify me. Bring me
back to life in You.
