“Fess Up”

I have a difficult time with the sacrament of reconciliation.   Confession is far too interactive…I prefer the sacraments that don’t require so much participation.  I’m good with a little water poured over my head or some oil rubbed on my forehead. The best is just putting out my tongue and swallowing the graces.  Even the simple “I DO” was easy…the challenge came later.  But confession is too hard.  I suppose the trouble is my pride…the inability to “man up”. 

As part of my self-improvement program I’ve decided to take the face-to-face approach and stop hiding behind the little black screen.  After all, on Judgment Day the whole world will be watching and listening to my pitiful life story.  So, I best get some practice. 

I know God Loves me but I want God to like me.  As God runs his finger down the pages in the book of life I want him to smile when he comes across my name…not shake his head in disappointment…but give a little grin or even a smirk.  I want God to be proud of me.  I would definitely prefer that He like me.  I know that he loves me…that I’m sure of…Jesus proved it.

Dear Lord Jesus,

Give me the grace to run this race.

Not making haste that turns to waste.

But living in accord with your taste.

So that it puts a smile on your face.

Amen