A Generous God

 

Sometimes we think we have not done enough,

that our sins outnumber our good deeds,

or that we have to try harder, achieve more,

say more prayers, be worthier,

before we will be pleasing to God.

 

God does not want us to fear or worry,

He understands our hesitation, our missteps,

God is not keeping a list of our sins

and failings. He wipes the tears from our

eyes and holds us when we are hurting.

 

There is not a limited amount

of places reserved for humans in heaven.

God is not stingy with his rewards,

not like a miser who hoards all

for himself and keeps track of debts.

 

God wants to save everyone.

There are no limits to God’s bounty,

He gives continuously, abundantly,

magnanimously – pressed down

and flowing over -- endlessly.

 

Is there any god like our God?

 

Barbara Mayer, OSB