God make me see the world that is greater than the "ME". Somewhere inside I sense a desire to be meaningful, but meaning comes not from my being and doing, but rather I must receive it from you, for what do I have that I have not received? Show me my short-sighted inward self-turning. Point me in the way of love that breaks my lack of care for my fellow man and my only God. Make me an image of your Son as I remain in you so that I may experience life cultivated in your Vine. Rekindle a broad and long devotion by your grace to give of myself for the love of your Son and to the extending of myself to your loved ones. Let me love and be found to love and let me express my love, what little I may have. Amen.
I was sitting in a coffee shop on Sunday, and a young lady sat next to me on the sofa. The place was packed and that was the only other seat open. She asked if she could sit and I smiled and nodded. I continued my business, trying to give the impression that it was no big deal that this cute girl just sat next to me. It wasn't a big deal, after all it happens every day. Right... Though it appeared to be the case, that was not the case. For about an hour or so I could not focus on what I was doing. I was constantly thinking about what I will say in order to strike up a conversation, find out her "status", and make a decision whether to ask her out or not. So I sat nervously thinking about what to say. It wasn't that hard, because she was feverishly grading what appeared to be homework, as if she was a teacher. So at a natural transition in my business I asked, "Are you a teacher?" That was that. She was kind and responded as if not to be bothered by my questi