Fears and Tears

A clean heart create for me, God; renew within me a steadfast spirit. ^{Psalm 51:12}

Last week I attended a staff formation day that was a time of prayer and as well as a presentation on what the Archdiocese is focusing on for the upcoming years.

We as the Parish staff had a time to be together in discussion of how this would look at the local Church. It was a good time to be together with other Archdiocesan staff as well as my fellow coworkers.

As part of the day, prayer teams were offered. My heart was heavy with a specific intention that was on my mind. During the break time I made my way down where the prayer teams were located.

I explained the specific intention that I would like prayer for. The prayer team members prayed for my intention, but they also asked me how my heart was. What was I feeling? This surprised me as I did not want to look at myself but only at the intention that I had brought to them.

At the time, I did not understand, but later in the day. I realized that anger had entered my heart.

I surrendered the anger that I was carrying to the Lord, I prayed for peace to come and entrusted my cares to Him.

Thank you Lord, for opening up my eyes to see, I pray that You create a clean heart in me. Amen.