Feb 13, 2013 | Lent, prayer-writing
This. This blissful moment of dawn warming the night’s frost of the finch and wren brightly chattering to the blue sky . . . surely, O my LORD, this is not dust or ashes for the moment uplifts my soul to sing “Alleluia! Life!” No? My soul could be...
Nov 21, 2012 | prayer, prayer-writing
More than many of us would admit, prayer can be a struggle. We worry that we’re not saying the right words or praying for the right things, we internally compare our prayers to others’ more eloquent & poetic prayers, we stress when prayer feels...
Oct 19, 2012 | images of God, prayer, prayer-writing, scripture
The voice of God speaking through the prophet Isaiah: “I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. The wild animals will honor me, the jackals and the ostriches; for I...
Sep 14, 2012 | joy, music, nature, prayer-writing
My daughter prefers that I keep my dancing to myself but—O my God!—I’ve got to dance because you are so good! I’m gonna tap my toes with the joy of knowing that your Spirit is on the move! I’m gonna shrug my shoulders and lean my hips into the rhythm...
Aug 17, 2012 | nature, prayer-writing, psalm
“Again I will build you, and you shall be built, O daughter Israel!”Again you shall take your tambourines and join the dance of the merrymakers!Again you shall plant vineyards on the mountains and enjoy the fruit of your labor!”(Jeremiah 31:4-5,...
Jul 13, 2012 | healing, images of God, prayer, prayer-writing
Dear God,I’m discouraged andI’ve been taking it out on you,making you the divine punching bagat which I direct my hurt and uncertainty.(No wonder my soul aches from so much fighting.)Help. Please. Teach me in the ways ofmaking peace with the unknown.Train...
