I'm silenced God
My thoughts are rushing
So many thank yous
Nerves pressing in
My stomach is tight
A headache is surfacing
The time to think is good
Quiet stillness heals
Your presence commands
a patient outlook
and a humble perspective
Lord, you are right
What's next
Your plans for me
Not knowing
can be wisdom
To seek your face
You, God, find and hold me
New energy comes
Lord, your resources are deep
You take meager things
and produce fruit
Out of nowhere blessings flow
Nowhere is somewhere
To adequately thank you
seems impossible
In spite of my limits
Lord, Your love is pure
Nowhere is somewhere
That somewhere is You
Amen
Showing posts with label pray. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pray. Show all posts
Friday, August 10, 2012
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Line Between Waiting & Trusting
If you have been following then it is more than obvious that my prayer writing plan is shot. Summer has been busy to say it mildly. I have a great deal to be thankful about as well as significant questions pertaining to my immediate future. At least I have God. No, at most I have God!
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Line Between Waiting & Trusting
Lord, life has been moving fast. You have watched me the whole way. I hope I have represented you well. Not just that, I hope I have made an impact. Thank you for placing me in the path I find myself. I feel like a kid again.
This summer has been full of gifts. God, you have blessed me with new connections. You have allowed me to fulfill dreams. Fresh focus you have granted for my benefit. Mostly God, my family has been provided for because of your generous open hand.
Summer is almost gone. There are questions and needs that are gaining momentum. I need to take action, but I wait for you. Where is the line between waiting and trusting? You have told me to "go the distance" and to "sacrifice." I don't feel like I've done either even though my circumstances paint a different picture. What does this mean? Am I confused if I don't know which to ask: "How much longer?" or "Has it started yet?".
Lord, come meet me in this place. In the depths of my heart and in the bewilderment of my mind--come. Infuse in my life more of your peace. Grant me wisdom, God as I sort through next steps. Please provide me options to sort through. Make your voice loud and the distractions silent as I walk with you.
My thanks and needs I present sincerely,
Amen.
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Line Between Waiting & Trusting
Lord, life has been moving fast. You have watched me the whole way. I hope I have represented you well. Not just that, I hope I have made an impact. Thank you for placing me in the path I find myself. I feel like a kid again.
This summer has been full of gifts. God, you have blessed me with new connections. You have allowed me to fulfill dreams. Fresh focus you have granted for my benefit. Mostly God, my family has been provided for because of your generous open hand.
Summer is almost gone. There are questions and needs that are gaining momentum. I need to take action, but I wait for you. Where is the line between waiting and trusting? You have told me to "go the distance" and to "sacrifice." I don't feel like I've done either even though my circumstances paint a different picture. What does this mean? Am I confused if I don't know which to ask: "How much longer?" or "Has it started yet?".
Lord, come meet me in this place. In the depths of my heart and in the bewilderment of my mind--come. Infuse in my life more of your peace. Grant me wisdom, God as I sort through next steps. Please provide me options to sort through. Make your voice loud and the distractions silent as I walk with you.
My thanks and needs I present sincerely,
Amen.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Just A Crumb
One of my goals for the new year is to learn better how to pray; rather, to better connect with God. Since I write as a hobby, I thought writing prayers may be a fresh approach to a sacred practice. As you read these, please know that God is my intended audience. I have prayed these words over and over. I publish these here as a secondary act; praying that maybe some of you may connect to God.
Lord God, I am physically worn down. My body is tired which leads my thinking and feeling to be somewhat volatile. You know this already. You made me. Thank you for those things that are keeping me moving. Family, kids, coaching, home improvements, thinking and planning, career change -- all of these are good with fruit to spare.
Give me strength Lord. I need your Spirit to flood my mind and heart. This body is a shell and can take a pounding but not without a firm foundation.
Give me rest Lord. I want to be everything you mean for me to be. The journey is long, and I want to be strong at every point along the way.
The smallest portion of what you have Lord is enough. Please offer me just a crumb. Already I am being filled just by your presence. My hope is in you. Thank you for being good and true. Thank you for loving me the way you do.
Amen.
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Lord God, I am physically worn down. My body is tired which leads my thinking and feeling to be somewhat volatile. You know this already. You made me. Thank you for those things that are keeping me moving. Family, kids, coaching, home improvements, thinking and planning, career change -- all of these are good with fruit to spare.
Give me strength Lord. I need your Spirit to flood my mind and heart. This body is a shell and can take a pounding but not without a firm foundation.
Give me rest Lord. I want to be everything you mean for me to be. The journey is long, and I want to be strong at every point along the way.
The smallest portion of what you have Lord is enough. Please offer me just a crumb. Already I am being filled just by your presence. My hope is in you. Thank you for being good and true. Thank you for loving me the way you do.
Amen.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Is My Passion Misdirected?
One of my goals for the new year is to learn better how to pray; rather, to better connect with God. Since I write as a hobby, I thought writing prayers may be a fresh approach to a sacred practice. As you read these, please know that God is my intended audience. I have prayed these words over and over. I publish these here as a secondary act; praying that maybe some of you may connect to God.
Father God, I approach you out of need not want.
I know full well that you are my source--
peace, strength, and wisdom.
All these things I ask for.
You Father, give abundantly; I need just a portion.
Maybe I need more than I think.
Please grant as you see and know my depths.
Your generosity God is more than I can take.
I have so much. All around me, life is good.
Why do I feel so dry?
Joy comes easily. I am satisfied with much.
It's the other part of me that feels numb.
Anger, disappointment, and grief are all short lived.
Is my passion misdirected?
I don't want to feel so cold, Lord.
Your Spirit God gives me life.
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Father God, I approach you out of need not want.
I know full well that you are my source--
peace, strength, and wisdom.
All these things I ask for.
You Father, give abundantly; I need just a portion.
Maybe I need more than I think.
Please grant as you see and know my depths.
Your generosity God is more than I can take.
I have so much. All around me, life is good.
Why do I feel so dry?
Joy comes easily. I am satisfied with much.
It's the other part of me that feels numb.
Anger, disappointment, and grief are all short lived.
Is my passion misdirected?
I don't want to feel so cold, Lord.
Your Spirit God gives me life.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Excellent Things
One of my goals for the new year is to learn better how to pray; rather, to better connect with God. Since I write as a hobby, I thought writing prayers may be a fresh approach to a sacred practice. As you read these, please know that God is my intended audience. I have prayed these words over and over. I publish these here as a secondary act; praying that maybe some of you may connect to God.
and true.
I have read about peace and sure enough,
you are right.
Paul, your servant, says to think about
excellent things.
Thinking...an abundance of gifts,
so many to note.
Father, you are gracious
and good.
During difficult times, your peace is the
perfect ointment.
Vision, plans, purpose and will
don't stop.
I think delay or roadblock and you
present opportunity.
How much more am I missing?
Lord speak.
Gratefully I present myself to you
and peace I accept.
Amen.
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Father, you are amazingand true.
I have read about peace and sure enough,
you are right.
Paul, your servant, says to think about
excellent things.
Thinking...an abundance of gifts,
so many to note.
Father, you are gracious
and good.
During difficult times, your peace is the
perfect ointment.
Vision, plans, purpose and will
don't stop.
I think delay or roadblock and you
present opportunity.
How much more am I missing?
Lord speak.
Gratefully I present myself to you
and peace I accept.
Amen.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Consider the Lilies of the Field
One of my goals for the new year is learn better how to pray; rather, to better connect with God. Since I write as a hobby, I thought writing prayers may be a fresh approach to a sacred practice. As you read these, please know that God is my intended audience. I have prayed these words over and over. I publish these here as a secondary act; praying that maybe some of you may connect to God.
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Consider the Lilies of the Field
What a weird few days it’s been Lord. Life can get turned upside down real fast.
Everyone seems to be worried for me.
Or mad over the personal circumstances facing me.
Mostly concerned about the family. Rightly so.
It’s funny how comfortable we all get when certain things are in order.
But as soon as one of these things gets messed with panic sets in.
God you are not hiding, you’ve been here all along.
Thank you for this discomfort pushing me onward.
I feel good, and I know it’s because of you and your great work in me.
You are teaching me about peace. And making peace in my life.
Paul says to rejoice and to think about good things.
Your Son says to consider the lilies of the field.
My burden is lighter not greater.
Saying that doesn’t sound right--makes no sense whatsoever.
It’s true, no matter how it sounds.
My mind is clear and my sleep restful.
This was a long time coming and I’m glad it’s finally here.
I’m not looking back, knowing that better things are about to begin.
People wonder why I’m not bitter or depressed.
My answer is simple and absolutely clear.
God it is all you. You have filled my void with hope.
Confirming what you’ve said makes my heart skip a beat.
Sacrifice is what I heard you say.
First with my ears now with my eyes, Lord give me the resources to live by.
Amen.
Everyone seems to be worried for me.
Or mad over the personal circumstances facing me.
Mostly concerned about the family. Rightly so.
It’s funny how comfortable we all get when certain things are in order.
But as soon as one of these things gets messed with panic sets in.
God you are not hiding, you’ve been here all along.
Thank you for this discomfort pushing me onward.
I feel good, and I know it’s because of you and your great work in me.
You are teaching me about peace. And making peace in my life.
Paul says to rejoice and to think about good things.
Your Son says to consider the lilies of the field.
My burden is lighter not greater.
Saying that doesn’t sound right--makes no sense whatsoever.
It’s true, no matter how it sounds.
My mind is clear and my sleep restful.
This was a long time coming and I’m glad it’s finally here.
I’m not looking back, knowing that better things are about to begin.
People wonder why I’m not bitter or depressed.
My answer is simple and absolutely clear.
God it is all you. You have filled my void with hope.
Confirming what you’ve said makes my heart skip a beat.
Sacrifice is what I heard you say.
First with my ears now with my eyes, Lord give me the resources to live by.
Amen.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Loosen The Clogs of Pattern
One of my goal for this new year is to learn better how to pray; rather, to better connect with God. Since I write as a hobby, I thought writing prayers may be a fresh approach to a sacred practice. As you read these, please know that God is my intended audience. I have prayed these words over and over. I publish these here as a secondary act; praying that maybe some of you may connect with God.
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Loosen The Clogs of Pattern
Where to begin Lord, I do not know.
Prayer sounds simple yet it is so hard.
The words do not come, my mind locks up tight.
My best it seems are words lazy and rote.
Why can't I converse like you are right in the room?
I have learned you are here and believe it is true.
I want to experience my moments with you.
Lord, let me get lost in my sharing.
I am feeling and thinking so much --
plans, dreams, questions, frustrations, failures.
You know it all, but in delivery I am bound.
This is foolish not knowing what to say.
Early on I learned to pray a certain way.
Formula and form were impressions of correctness.
Now I am trying to know you deeper,
and talking casually, strangely is not easier.
Pen to paper may loosen the clogs of my pattern.
Lord, please know, my heart is open.
Amen.
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Loosen The Clogs of Pattern
Where to begin Lord, I do not know.
Prayer sounds simple yet it is so hard.
The words do not come, my mind locks up tight.
My best it seems are words lazy and rote.
Why can't I converse like you are right in the room?
I have learned you are here and believe it is true.
I want to experience my moments with you.
Lord, let me get lost in my sharing.
I am feeling and thinking so much --
plans, dreams, questions, frustrations, failures.
You know it all, but in delivery I am bound.
This is foolish not knowing what to say.
Early on I learned to pray a certain way.
Formula and form were impressions of correctness.
Now I am trying to know you deeper,
and talking casually, strangely is not easier.
Pen to paper may loosen the clogs of my pattern.
Lord, please know, my heart is open.
Amen.
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