Pause for Prayer: TUESDAY 7/18

Saw some signs on the road, Lord,

that got me to wondering if you wouldn't mind

placing signs just like these

along the path of my humble journey...

 

Oh, I know there'll always be bumps on my road

- some big, some small -

but if you could just give me 

a warning, a hint, a clue 

as to what lies ahead on the path for me...

Some kind of sign, Lord, a caution

when trouble's ahead, a bulge in the pavement 

set to upset the smooth ride I'm on

or very much want to be taking...

Just a sign to slow my hurried pace,

my waste-making haste,

my rushing and speeding

and failing to see

the bumps 

on the road head...

And sometimes, Lord, it's you,

installing your speed bumpts

to slow me down and ease my pace,

give me time

    to rest

     and renew my strength;

   to be mindful

      of those around me;

   to be faithful

      to you in prayer;

   to rest and ponder with care

      the journey I'm on and

      why I'm rushing and

      tripping and falling on

      bumps in the road

      - getting me nowhere fast...

 

So, just slow me down, Lord:

whether big bumps or small,

I know they'll be there...

 

Just slow me down, Lord,

to make the time 

to be mindful of you, my neighbor, myself

and the bumpy road I'm traveling

making my bumpy way

home to you...

Amen.
   

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