Merton’s Prayer

Dirtroad
Yesterday I took a personal retreat to quiet myself and reconnect with my soul and Creator (something I have not done a very good job of over the past few weeks). During my time, I came across these words by Thomas Merton and they really resonated with me. Perhaps they will with you too.

"My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire. And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road, though I may know nothing about it. Therefore I will trust you always though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death. I will not fear, for you are ever with me, and you will never leave me to face my perils alone." - Thomas Merton, Thoughts in Solitude

3 Responses to “Merton’s Prayer”

  1. Sarah February 9, 2011 at 6:18 pm #

    REALLY REALLY REALLY helps me today. Thanks Aaron. For the kingdom, Sarah Pearson

  2. jonbean February 9, 2011 at 6:21 pm #

    Love this man!

  3. thebarefootwriter August 12, 2011 at 6:26 pm #

    I really loved merton’s prayer. Thanks for sharing.

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