The Prepared Heart:

   

     Thank you Lord for the opportunity to meet with those who love you.   I want so much to learn to lay down my life for the Brethren.

     Please do whatever is needed in me to produce your love.   I do so tend to be preoccupied with duties and making sure things go well.  I long for a mouth that is filled with your Life and hands that reach eagerly to anyone who will receive your touch.  

     Prepare my heart, Lord.  Any way.  Any thing.  Whatever it takes.