From 1952 through 1973 I sat in a classroom, Lord,
and now, 48 years later, I still rejoice, every fall,
that I don't have to go back to school!
Of course, I know: that doesn't mean
I don't still have a lot to learn!
I'm still a student in so many ways
and maybe a student in most of my ways,
in my thoughts, my words and my deeds...
I've taken so many courses, Lord,
sat through thousands of hours of class,
answered so many questions,
read so many books,
taken so many quizzes and tests,
turned in so much homework
written so many papers
- even earned a few degrees!
Yet none of that has made me wise,
has taught me the wisdom that's yours, Lord,
the wisdom I need, the wisdom I crave
to discern right from wrong,
to make the right choice,
to do the right thing,
to err on the side of justice and truth,
to seek, always, what's godly, loving and pure...
All that education, Lord, and still I need
some individual tutoring,
some extra-credit homework, some remedial help
in finding and knowing the prudence you offer
to those who study your word, your ways
- and your wisdom...
Send your Spirit, Lord,
to draw me back to your school of grace,
to classrooms of vision and insight,
to the shelves where the books of your holy words
are kept and treasured and shared and borrowed
for enlightenment, study and prayer...
Teach me your wisdom, Lord,
make me a disciple, a faithful student
desiring to follow the path that leads
to your truth, you way and your life,
that path that leads me to you...
Protect me, Lord, while I'm awake
and watch over me while I sleep
that awake, I might keep watch with you
and asleep, rest in your peace...
Amen.
MMMMMMMMM
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Wisdom, Wisdom! by Lori True
Wisdom, Wisdom, be attentive
Wisdom, Wisdom, be attentive
Wisdom, Wisdom, open our hearts
Wisdom, Wisdom, open our hearts
in our conflicts and chaos
in our struggles and strong will
in our pride and our passion
O Wisdom, Wisdom, open our hearts
Wisdom, Wisdom, be attentive
Wisdom, Wisdom, be attentive
Wisdom, Wisdom, open our hearts
Wisdom, Wisdom, open our hearts
in all of our doubting
in all of our choosing
in all of our searching
O Wisdom, Wisdom, open our hearts
Wisdom, Wisdom, be attentive
Wisdom, Wisdom, be attentive
Wisdom, Wisdom, open our hearts
Wisdom, Wisdom, open our hearts
when we're tired and closed minded
when we think we're the wiser
when we can't hear you calling
O Wisdom, Wisdom, open our hearts
Wisdom, Wisdom, be attentive
Wisdom, Wisdom, be attentive
Wisdom, Wisdom, open our hearts
Wisdom, Wisdom, open our hearts
let your Word dwell within us
let your Good News inspire us
let your Gospel Truth shape us
O Wisdom, Wisdom, open our hearts
Wisdom, Wisdom, be attentive
Wisdom, Wisdom, be attentive
Wisdom, Wisdom, open our hearts
O, Wisdom, Wisdom, open our hearts
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