Allow Grace

A friend secured for me a time on the agenda of a well respected organization to say a few words about my new book, Simple Serenity. I was honored by the invitation, looking forward to it.

The day came, and I arrived at the meeting place to an empty room. Quickly, I double-checked my email invitation. The meeting had been at 10:00 that morning. It was now 1:00 in the afternoon.

Hurriedly, I emailed my friend and also my host to apologize. Then I just felt bad, and this feeling persisted.

Later in the day, during contemplative prayer, these words came to me: “Allow them to give you grace.”

Peace came over me.

You write or draw it: What do you do when you make a mistake that lets others down?