Jesus, I come to ask for forgiveness

Sometimes I become  focused

on having a book published so

I can possibly help people

who might want to hear the

love Jesus has for them

and suggestions on how

to follow Jesus in our daily life

 I forget my own message

I forget how it is important to focus

on caring for the person

in front of me instead of wanting

to sell alot of books

I am not ready to be an author

of books that sell well

I will only be ready when I

get just as excited when I am

able to connect with someone 

who has a severe mental inness or

 is lonely, and when I

get a book published by a major publisher

Then I will be spiritualy ready

Please forgive my wanting to be important

I know deep down we all want that

and it is something we all must deal with

But, I come to you with an open heart

asking you to help me love more deeply and

follow you in faith with the simplicity of a child

yet the wisdom of the ages

Amen