Merton's Prayer.

This morning I read a prayer by a monk called Thomas Merton (1915-1968) and it made a lot of sense and expressed something deep inside. I hope you find it helpful too.



"My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going.

I do not see the road ahead of me nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you.

And I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire. And I know that if I do this, you will lead me by the right road though I may know nothing about it.

Therefore will I trust you always, though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death. I will not fear, for you are ever with me, and you will never leave me to face my struggles alone."

- Andrew Carey