Confession

I confess:

There are people I don’t like.

There are stereotypes that I struggle to overcome.

I look down on others.

I judge others.

I don’t always tell the full truth.

I don’t always forgive as I should.

Sometimes it feels good to be angry.

Sometimes I belt The Chicks’ “Not Ready To Make Nice.”

Sometimes I cuss.

Sometimes I raise my voice and/or say mean things.

I have taken advantage of others.

I have manipulated the system.

I have doubted the existence of God.

I question God on a daily basis.

I don’t understand prayer.

And I think that Jesus’s teachings are sometimes really tough.

 

I also confess:

There are a lot of people I really like.

There are stereotypes that I have overcome.

I build up others.

I accept others.

I try to live in truth.

I try to forgive by letting go of emotional hurt.

Sometimes it feels good just to laugh.

Sometimes I belt Susan Ashton’s “Stand.”

Sometimes I speak wisely.

Sometimes I remain calm and say affirming things.

I have empowered others.  

I have been a rule follower.

I have been certain of the existence of God.

I thank God on a daily basis.

I pray all the time.

And I think that Jesus’s teachings are life-changing.

 

I am human.

I am both/and.

And you are, too.

And when we each begin to see this—

If we can begin to see this—

It will transform the world.