Pause for Prayer: FRIDAY 10/31

Lord,

I wonder how many times,
yesterday,
I lost myself in foolishness
and missed you at my side...

I wonder how many times,
yesterday,
I didn't hear the word you spoke
just for me to hear...

I wonder how many times,
yesterday,
I didn't see your hand reach out
to take my hand in yours...

I wonder how many times,
yesterday,
I turned away
when you were showing me the way...

I wonder how many times,
yesterday,
I missed your company
when I felt all alone...

I wonder how many times,
yesterday,
I told a lie
when your truth was in my heart...

I wonder how many times,
yesterday,
I chose myself
before tending others' needs...

I wonder how many times,
yesterday,
I was too much in a hurry
to speak to you in prayer...

I wonder how many times,
yesterday,
I missed the simplest signs
of your presence all around...

How many times, Lord?

Too many times, I fear
and so I pray that unlike yesterday
today 
I'll see you, hear you,
take your hand,
follow you and find you,
live your truth and care for you
in caring for my neighbor...

I ask you for your help
today,
to pace my step, to pause in prayer
and find you in the simple ways
you show your face to me...

Amen.


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