A Blessing for the Unconvinced

When once again,

       despite all evidence before you,

you find yourself unconvinced…

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When the miracles of last year,

       last time, last night cannot be conjured –

will not be cajoled to join you here…

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May you find the blessings in,

       and speak blessings on,

The latest tussle with hallowed disbelief.

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Be blessed…

       as once again you must go seeking.

Be comforted to know…

       you are not offending God.

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Indeed, desire is our DNA,

and

certainly certainty is the greater sin by far.

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You can revel, pilgrim, in your holy hunger.

You can remember, wanderer, your holy thirst.

You can ready yourself (again)

to reckon with all that waits to be known.

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So. 

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May your resistance be permeable.

May it protect you from the fragility of old bones.

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With God as guide and goad…

With query as bride and road…

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Embrace the faltering first steps.

Enjoy the doubt.

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And embark, holy fool. 

Embark.