Years ago, I was complaining to a friend about someone else’s shortcomings. She did me a big favor. Instead of commiserating, she said this: “Whenever you point a finger at somebody else, there are three fingers pointing back at you.” I need to remember that today. If things need to change, let it begin with me.
“Thy kingdom come [in my life]. Thy will be done [in my life]. . . . Forgive [me]. . . .” Matthew 6:10
“God, grant me . . . the courage to change the things I can. . . .” Serenity prayer