LEARNING TO LOVE

This is a reprint of a previous blog of mine from August 11, 2011.

[The idea for the following came from the ”Lazy Man’s Guide to Enlightenment,” by Thaddeus Golas.]

I prayed to God, confessing that I know not how to love. I asked Him to please show me, teach me how to love with the love that was in Christ Jesus. When I looked up, there before me was an ugly monster - grotesque in every way. I felt revulsion and turned away.

And a Voice asked, “What was it that you thought needed to be loved?”

I prayed to God, and I asked him to please show me, teach me how to love with the love of Christ. When I looked up, there before me was a beautiful woman - perfect in every way. But when she spoke, harsh judgments dropped from her mouth. I felt superior and turned away.

And a Voice asked, “What was it that you thought needed to be loved?”

I prayed to God, begging him to show me, teach me how to love with the love of Christ. When I looked up, there before me was a most average little man - nondescript in every way. I felt bored and turned away.

And a Voice asked, “What was it that you thought needed to be loved?”

I prayed to God, confessing that I know not how to love. And I looked up and there stood me - ugly in my mind, harsh judgments on my lips, nondescript in every way.

And a Voice said, “Beloved.”

Thank You.