Remembered in the Kingdom
– Br. Michael, ofm
Jesus remember me
when I am your kingdom focused and when I am not,
when I radiate your goodness and when I do not,
when I love well and when I can not.
Jesus remember me
when I cry out in anguish,
when I declare in joy,
when I whisper in concern.
Jesus remember me
when I am your hands and feet and when I am not,
when I see with your eyes and when I do not,
when I hear with your ears and when I can not.
Jesus remember me
when I raise my eyes to heaven,
when I lower my eyes in shame,
when I close my ears in fear.
Jesus remember me
when I am a reflection of you and when I am not,
when I shepherd in your ways and when I do not,
when I break bread with others and when I can not.
Jesus remember me
in your kingly ways of love,
in your gentle shepherd ways of compassion,
in your resurrected cross of life.
Jesus remember me when you come into your kingdom.
Your kingdom come…
now in this moment and the next,
tomorrow and then again,
into my heart each day.
Your kingdom come…
in the way I live,
in the words I speak,
in the worth I carry.
Your kingdom come…
with true justice for all,
with the respect and dignity you showed,
with freedom in the letting go.
Your kingdom come…
during the dark and trying times,
when all seems right around me,
as suffering and anguish try to consume.
Your kingdom come…
in pains and hardships,
in quiet and rest,
in wonder and awe.
Your kingdom come…
for it is life-giving,
into my heart now,
and it is already here,
your kingdom come,
your kingdom here.
Amen.
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