Bono - Rock Star, Activist, Disciple and all-round Enigma - has the habit of saying it as it is. I love the following quote for all its raw honesty and deep-seated faith and humanity:
A number of years ago, I met a wise man who changed my life. In countless ways, large and small, I was always seeking the Lord’s blessing. I was saying, you know, I have a new song, look after it… I have a family, please look after them… I have this crazy idea…
And this wise man said: "Stop".
He said, "Stop asking God to bless what you’re doing."
"Get involved in what God is doing—because it’s already blessed."
Well, God, as I said, is with the poor. That, I believe, is what God is doing.
And that is what he’s calling us to do.
[The full text is available at http://www.data.org/archives/000774.php]
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