A COMMITMENT THIS GREAT BRINGS GREAT RESULTS
I surrender; I surrender every material obstacle, every mortal and human obstacle, everything that stands between me and God. In Thy Presence is fullness of life. I surrender every desire that I have ever had. I surrender every desire but one; all that I seek is Thee. Let me be in Thy Presence. Thy grace is sufficient for me – not Thy grace AND health, or wealth but Thy grace alone. I surrender the desire for person, place, thing, circumstance, or condition – even my hope of heaven. I surrender every desire for recognition, for reward, for gratitude, for love, for understanding. I am satisfied with Thy grace. If only I can sit here and hold Thy hand, I will never ask even for tomorrow’s breakfast; I will fast the rest of my days. Just let me hold Thy hand and I shall never hunger; I shall never thirst. Only let me hold Thy hand; let me be in Thy Presence.
JOEL S. GOLDSMITH
The Art of Meditation