5 March 2016
It wasn’t theatrical.
It wasn’t a jumble of words. It
wasn’t there for everyone to see and hear.
Instead, it was simple and quietly said: “O God, be merciful to me a
sinner;” a prayer spoken more by the heart than by the lips.
And, no doubt, it was a sincere prayer—as was the
Pharisee’s. But, most especially (and
most importantly) it was a humble prayer.
God loves sinners—but especially sinners who know they’re sinners and
can admit it; not only to themselves, but to God as well. God loves that. He loves to see people vulnerable because, of
course, that’s when real love can happen—when we let down our guard and say:
“God I need you. Have mercy on me.”
That’s when God can actually be merciful and show his great
affection for us—when we’re humble and vulnerable. No theatrics are needed; no drama. No piles and piles of words are needed. Just . . . humility. It’s so simple, and yet so hard
sometimes.
May God inspire us to be always more humble—humble of heart,
and vulnerable in our prayers.
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