I pray for authenticity....

Dear God~I pray for authenticity today. In a world of image-importance, using people/loving things instead of loving people/using things, blurred perspectives of right and wrong, my heart aches so very deeply. I pray for authenticity in our relationship with You, realizing Your love, forgiveness, hope, peace, mercy and grace. I pray for authenticity with ourselves, realizing humility, honesty, respect, responsibility and reverence are essential. I pray for authenticity with others, realizing that You designed us for community, encouraging one another, caring for one another and loving one another. May we learn to be genuine in You, with others and with ourselves. Our world needs authenticity more than ever. Help us, O God, to become more like You so that we can make a difference for You!♥~thl "