Pilgrim's Motto

If some things do not happen as they are scheduled

Lord, may I remember that I am a pilgrim not a tourist!

If I should get tired and inclined to become short-tempered,

Lord, may I remember that I am a pilgrim not a tourist!

If my meal in a foreign country may not be to my particular liking,

Lord, may I remember that I am a pilgrim not a tourist!

If any delays should occur and I should become anxious,

Lord, may I remember that I am a pilgrim not a tourist!

If some other pilgrim is making noise so that I cannot hear the guide,

Lord, may I remember that I am a pilgrim and not a tourist when I ask that person to be a bit more quiet!

If someone takes a better seat or more choice place,

Lord, may I remember that I am a pilgrim not a tourist!

If I find myself last in line waiting,

Lord, may I remember that I am a pilgrim not a tourist!

If I should get a chance to help another person, who always seems to be annoying me,

Lord, may I remember that I am a pilgrim not a tourist!

But Lord, especially let me remember that what I find objectionable in another is really what you oftentimes find objectionable in me and let me remember this and forgive the other, as you are continually forgiving me!

John M. Haffert