Ash Wednesday Mark me as one inclined toward life, toward love and its deeper knowing. Mark me as one inclined toward love, toward the company of compassion. Mark me as one inclined toward compassion, toward the yes that flames boldly. Mark me as one inclined toward yes, toward the difficult honor of your invitation. Mark me as one inclined toward mistakes, toward the forgiveness that eases the pinch in my own heart, tired of holding too close the ache. Mark me, O God, as I was in the beginning, am now, and ever shall be: Mark me, O God, as your own. ~ Kimberly M. King, rscj ~ © Tina's Prayer Gate February 26, 2020