Dear God. Give me a share of your compassion.

​Sometimes you read a morning prayer that takes your breath away. This one from Henri Nouwen certainly took mine.

If you are the praying kind, I'd ask you to consider reflecting on these words for a few minutes. Really understand the depth of what they are saying.

And then - is there a grander request we could make of God - is there anything we could ask of him that would make us any richer or better by any measure than to ask God himself for a share in his compassion?

I've thought many times about what it would be like to own shares in a thriving business. But own a share of God's compassion......

But it's true - the more we share in God's compassion, the more visible his love becomes to those who may never have another chance to see it.

I often come up with these reminder phrases to use throughout the day when I feel myself getting off track. Today, it will be "give me a share in your compassion dear God."