Prayer & Praise
If each note of music were to say: one note does not make a symphony, there would be no symphony.
If each word were to say: one word does not make a book, there would be no book.
If each brick were to say: one brick does not make a wall, there would be no house.
If each drop of water were to say: one drop does not make an ocean, there would be no ocean.
If each seed were to say: one grain does not make a field of corn, there would be no harvest.
If each one of us were to say: one act of love cannot save mankind, there would never be justice and peace on earth.
The symphony needs each note.
The book needs each word.
The house needs each brick.
The ocean needs each drop of water.
The harvest needs each grain of wheat.
The whole of humanity needs you as and where you are.
You are unique.
No one can take your place.
Quoist, Michel (2014-09-05). Keeping Hope – Favourite Prayers for Modern Living: Selected Inspirational Prayers from World-Renowned Theologian Michel Quoist (Kindle Locations 404-420). Gill & Macmillan. Kindle Edition.
Such a beautiful prayer.
A friend shared with me this same “teaching” and reminded me of what Jesus was saying in the Lord’s prayer: “Thy kingdom come, they will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven…..”
Each one of us can be a part of that……each act of kindness, forgiveness, mercy, love…is bringing God’s will on earth as it is in heaven.
Each one of us can make a difference. To God be the glory.
A great encouragement and reminder from Quoist.
Even a smile, a kind word, an attention to someone else’s needs can make a huge difference in that person’s day or week.
Thanks for posting, Michael.
Just posted a listing for a new roommate, would appreciate prayer, for discernment, wisdom, and success.
Praying for you Jlo.
Hi all…just popping in to say hello and check on prayer requests. Praying for Jlo this evening, for just the right roommate to answer the posting.