Help me Wander the World

                “My Lord, my God, my heavenly King, Your ascension into heaven gives me great joy and great hope yet I too would be standing there, looking intently at the sky, hanging on every last word You said, as You ascended on a cloud into the sky. I wouldn’t be able to take my eyes off the last place I saw You The voices of the men in white garments asking me why I am still standing there looking into the sky wouldn’t avert my gaze. I would be transfixed, waiting, just as I often find myself now in prayer. I am waiting for You and there are times I don’t want to move from my spot, like a loyal dog waiting for his master’s return.

                “Dear Lord, help me remember that You haven’t left us as orphans. You are with us always through the Holy Spirit. Help me remember that You dwell in the hearts of all Your people. Help me look for You just as earnestly in the world You created all around me and in all Your people. Help me remember that if I stay transfixed in one spot, I will have missed Your presence in a million places. Help me remember Your final words to Your disciples as You ascended, “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations,” Mt 28:19 and to fulfill that mission, I have to wander throughout the world.

                “May I also be filled with hope as I remember Your words, “And behold, I am with You always, until the end of the age,” Mt 28:20. Help me remember that You will return just as You ascended and may I be able to recognize and greet You with intense joy and love as my heavenly King wherever and whenever You choose to reveal Yourself.”