Hi God,
I think we’re still recovering from the wedding.
There were times we never thought it would be.
But, it seems that examples are strong things:
kids may rebel against parents’ precedents,
but then follow them in the end anyway.
Depending on the parental example,
this may or may not be a good thing.
I pray that the good parts of my parenting
will outlive the not-so-good parts.
Last night Fergie talked about her life.
Her marriage to a prince was a short one.
Not at all like in the stories.
But, she has recovered and come up with a mantra.
The three Cs: communication, compromise, compassion.
I think remembering the 3 Cs might provide good advice
for married folks, both newly weds and old timers.
It also makes good advice for dealing with people in general.
Would we but communicate continually,
compromise willingly,
and feel compassion regularly
in all our daily encounters,
the world would indeed be a better place.
So my prayer today
is that you help remind us each day
to communicate with
to compromise with
and to feel compassion for all people,
not just those to whom we are married or otherwise related,
but also those whom we meet during the course of each day.
Also, please have mercy on my soul
sinner though I be.
Amen
p.s. Also, God, please remind me to proof read things a bit more carefully.