Mar 11, 2009 | Lent, prayer, Writing to God
God be the light in my eyes.God be the love in my voice.God be the gentleness in my steps.God be the compassion in my touch.God be the word on my lips.God be the strength for my spirit.God be the ground under my feet.
Mar 7, 2009 | Lent, prayer, Writing to God
“Recycling: A Prayer for Salvation”Refresh meReuse meRemind meRefresh meReuse meRemind me
Mar 4, 2009 | grace, Lent, peace, prayer, Writing to God
The middle of the night always comes:I am afraid of the darkAfraid of the unknown at 2 in the morningWide-eyed in case the uncontrollable, unthinkable happensSo I stay awakeStay distractedDetermined not to be caught off guard by the nightI need you, Lord Jesus,For...
Mar 3, 2009 | Lent, prayer, Writing to God
I used to pray geographically at night before bed, starting my “Thank you for…” prayer with the wonders of the depths of the oceans, gradually thanking my way through the shallows and up to the shores, then rising further into the hills and mountains...
Mar 1, 2009 | Lent, prayer, Writing to God
O God,if I call you Father,will you please watch over me and those in my house,and guard us like a watchman at night?O God,if I call you Mother,may I curl up next to you when I have nightmares,and will you soothe me when I am sick?O God,if I call you Savior,will you...
Feb 28, 2009 | Lent, prayer, Writing to God
To the One who created humanity and walked among us: Thank you for people—for all people, but today especially I’m thankful for those who radiate love and warmth and meaning into our lives. The simplest gifts of shared laughter, a warm embrace, and caring...
