Listening to God's Heart

I love ancient prayers because people have been talking to God through His Spirit for centuries reciting those same words.  I love them as well because of the rich vibrancy of the words as well as the depth of commitment and love behind the words.  

This prayer was written by Ignatius of Loyola in 1534, and I imagine as he spoke it to God he listened to God’s heart and spoke it with fervor and grace.  

Take, Lord, as your right, and receive as my gift, all my freedom, my memory, my mind and my will. Whatever I am and whatever I possess, you have given to me; I give it all back to you. Dispose of me, and the powers you gave me, according to your will. Give me only a love for you, and the gift of your grace; then I am rich enough, and wish for nothing more.

As you talk to God, listen to God’s heart.  My prayer for you is that you will be rich enough in God’s love.  

May the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all, now and always!