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Oh, My God

A Poem by Billy Collins

“Not only in churches

And nightly by their bedsides

Do young girls pray, these days

Where ever they go 

Prayer is woven into their talk

Like a bright thread of awe

Even in the pedestrian mall

Outbursts of prayer spring

Unbidden from their glossy lips”

I like Billy’s poem, the subtle sarcasm, the tongue in cheek, it appeals to me.  But this poem made me think.  Taking the Lords name in vain is #3 on the top 10 list of don’ts.

#3)   “Thou shalt not take the Lords name in vain.”

Oh, My God!   How easy is that to correct?  It’s not like quitting smoking.  It’s not like giving up those sins of selfishness or coveting.  All that I have to do is stop saying the Lord’s name in vain.  That's easy enough.

I‘ll just take one step at a time.  Work on one commandment at a time.  After all, I am not going to become a saint over night.

Thank you, Lord Jesus, for being so patient with me.
Please give me the strength and courage to become the saint You want me to be.

In the name of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Amen