O God,
When I try to turn my back and walk away, you love me.
When I make choices that break your heart, you love me.
When I turn toward you, you love me.
Help me to seek your embrace, to find your welcome.
When I judge people, you love me.
When I imagine I am better than others, you love me.
When I want to push away unworthy people, you love me.
When I resent your love for others, you love me.
Help me to live your kind of forgiveness and to welcome others.
Show me that your welcoming embrace is endless.
Amen.
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