Pause for Prayer: THURSDAY 12/8

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The desert and the parched land will exult; the arid plains will rejoice and bloom; they will bloom with flowers and rejoice with joyful song. 

-Isaiah 35:1   (From the lectionary for Advent)

Some days my soul's a desert, Lord:
parched, lifeless and thirsting
for waters of mercy, peace and joy...

But even deserts dare to hope for a day

when graceful waters flood the plains

and barren lands bloom, a sweet oasis

of your presence...

Visit my heart's desert, Lord:

flood my soul with rivers of your grace:

shade me 'neath your outstretched arms and

bring to flower all that waits within me...

Even today, Lord, quench my thirst

with a sip of your grace,

and open my lips

with a song of joyful praise...

Amen.

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