“If your compassion doesn’t include yourself, it is incomplete.” Jack Kornfield

Compassion doesn’t ask God to show mercy, grace and forgiveness on “them” but on “us.” The word “us” reminds me that I, as much as anyone else need mercy. It reflects that humble attitude so pleasing to God, and helps us to focus on the simple truth that when the Bible says “all have sinned,” I am included in that calculation. God is not interested in our condemnation of others, or of ourselves, He wants us to humbly seek mercy for all, moi included.

“When you pray say...Forgive us our debts...Lead us not into temptation.” Jesus “Conversations Within” ts 9/4/2019