Seeing Flaws

The Pharisee took up his position and spole his prayer to himself “O God thank You that I am not like the rest of humanity-greedy dishonest, adulterous-or even like His tax collector.” Luke 18:11 While visiting my daughter’s home Llast summer I noticed that weeds undertaking Her luscious flower garden Although I resisted the impulse To mention it to her I still will judge her a little Any feelings of superiority I had quickly vanished When I watered my yard later That day and discovered an abundant crop of weeds in my own garden How easily tempting today on so many levels Both personal and corporate I know that it is only when I take time for quiet meditation that I notice where my sincere desire to grow in faith Hope and love has become tainted with self-righteousness Terri Mifek Turned to Poetry: Jac R. M. Poetry Form: Free Verse