In the April 16, 2014 edition of The Christian Century, a challenging blessing appears (p.9). It was originally given to Brennan Manning by his spiritual director, Larry Hine, on the occasion of his ordination.
May all of your expectations be frustrated,
May all of your plans be thwarted,
May all of your desires be withered into nothingness,
That you may experience the powerlessness and poverty of a child and can sing and dance in the love of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
So What?
Easter Sunday’s focus on Resurrection has a way of reorienting those who follow the Way of Jesus. I encourage you to receive, struggle with, and live into this blessing as you continue on the journey of faith.