That our hearts may be tender, yet not so defenseless as to be easily crushed;
that our hearts be strong,
yet not hardened and inflexible;
that our hearts be open
to all that is good and kind and noble
yet firm against cruelty and thoughtlessness;
swift to forgive and slow to anger;
wise and prudent in all our dealings
lest we descend to folly
yet ever willing to be fools for God
in the eyes of an unknowing world.
May our hearts never close themselves
to love or to kindness.
In their breaking
may they become whole.
--the BB
