Living Prayer Meditations

Pray that you may not play God

9.01.2009 | Living Prayer Meditations - Contemplative Prayer

Do nothing for others that might rob them
of the need or possibility of growth—
their own mistakes and achievements

are better teachers than you are.

Have no script for their lives or yours;

watch, and pray that you may not play God.

Responses

Amy
11.02.2009

I’m loving this website! I have a friend who is in the grip of addiction right now. I am deliberately praying daily to not play God in her life. This prayer meditation is soothing and let’s me realize it’s okay to let her soak in the consequences of her choices.

Lanell
5.04.2010

I particularly struggle with practicing this meditation as a parent with an ADHD son. It’s so hard to keep my balance… This meditation helps me weigh my choices and temper my responses.

Chris
5.04.2010

Amy, thanks for your comment. Sorry it took so long for me to see it since it’s not in the main body of the blog. But I’ve found it now and appreciate your comment. May you find the guidance and help for walking with your friend.

And Lanell, it’s very hard to face our managing selves, the ego within, that wants and needs to remain hooked. There are ways to remain responsible while letting our loved ones walk their path. Meditation leads us toward this posture. It gives us power and empowers those we love.

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