Vain self-concern
by chuckofish
1907 window by Tiffany Studios
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who dost feed the birds and clothe the flowers, and who carest for us as a father for his children: We beseech thee of thy tender goodness to save us from distrust and vain self-concern; that with unwavering faith we may cast our every care on thee, and live in daily obedience to thy will; through thy beloved Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
–Austrian Church Order, 1571
(prayer posted by Kendall Harmon on TitusOneNine)
Oh man. Distrust and vain self-concern–two things I have such a difficult time letting go of.
How about you? Discuss among yourselves.
dual personalities 
Yep. Me, too. But I’m working on it. Love that stained glass!
It amazes me how “right on” something written 400 plus years ago is today…human nature hasn’t changed a bit!
It really is amazing. But people do not seem to change!