Apr 9, 2009 | Lent, prayer, Writing to God
In the frosty chill of morning,Have mercy on me, Son of the Living God.In the waning evening light,Have mercy on me, Son of the Living God.In the nakedness of solitude,Have mercy on me, Son of the Living God.In the squall of daily decisions,Have mercy on me, Son of...
Apr 8, 2009 | Lent, prayer, Writing to God
Be creativity when I am stagnant,o God of the red-breasted robin and bright daffodil.Be insight and direction when I spin my wheels,o Jesus in whose dusty way I strive to travel.Be laughter when I take myself too seriously,o Spirit dancing in my daughter’s...
Apr 4, 2009 | Lent, prayer, Writing to God
Be still and know that I am God.o my God, i pray for the perspective to bear in mind that i am not God; that no amount of planning, no amount of caffeine, no amount of pride can set me in your place; that yours is the wisdom and the bearing that i need most of all.Be...
Apr 1, 2009 | Lent, prayer, Writing to God
With a deep breath and humility,i bring my confessions to you, most gracious God:How often i sit pretty on the promise of God’s blessingsand disregard the unequivocal reprimand of Jesus’ woes!Woe to me when i petition God for luxuriesbeyond daily bread.Woe...
Mar 30, 2009 | Lent, prayer, Writing to God
“A Prayer from Sarah and Hannah and Elizabeth and…”O God, I come to you with my barrenness,asking for new life beyond my imagining.I wanted to give birth, but I cannot.I wanted to be celebrated, but I am not.I wanted to contribute, but my body is...
Mar 29, 2009 | Lent, prayer, Writing to God
I pray with these hands:for the humility to remain open, unclenched;for the gentleness to touch and care.I pray with these hands cupped,longing for a blessing.I pray with my hands clasped,fingers overlapping:may they have something to hold onto.I pray with my hands...
