#Rough
The word 'rough' reminds me of rough roads like the one in this photo. 'Rough' makes me think of hard times, desperate situations.
'Rough' also makes me think of the Advent theme of preparing a way for Christ. That preparation is about making rough places smooth, challenging injustice and oppression. That preparation work is in itself a rough and difficult task, not at all comfortable and often dangerous as John the Baptist knew to his cost.
So, here for the 12th day of Advent and thinking of that rough and challenging work is an uncomfortable blessing:
May God bless us with a restless discomfort
at easy answers, half-truths and superficial relationships,
so that we may seek truth boldly
and love deep within our heart.
May God bless us with holy anger
at injustice, oppression and exploitation of people,
so that we may tirelessly work for justice, freedom
and peace among all people.
May God bless us with the gift of tears
to shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation,
or the loss of all they cherish,
so that we may reach out your hand to comfort them
and transform their pain into joy.
May God bless us with enough foolishness
to believe that we really can make a difference in this world,
so that we are able, with God’s grace
to do what others claim cannot be done.
Author: Anonymous (or at least as far as I know)
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons, CCO License
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