Being Present?

Always-present God,help me to be present to all who need me.Help me be presentto those I know too well to actually seeand to those who are unseen strangers to me.Give me the ability to model your attentive, loving gazewhen I view my world,my familyand my friends,who are seen and loved by you first.Finally, may my availability be marked by a desireto be like your Son:open to being sent,open to being loved,open to becoming love in the world.

- Author Unknown