Pause for Prayer: TUESDAY 2/4

 

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How many times a day, Lord,
do I miss 

    a gesture of peace,

    a gift of your grace,
    a chance to pray,

    a glimpse of wisdom,
    a break from the craziness,
    a breathing space, 

    a friend's gentle touch,
    a reason to be happy,
    a vision of beauty,
    a point of insight,
    a moment to grow in faith,
    in hope, in mercy, in love?

 

How many times each day, Lord,
do I let these moments pass me by
because I'm 

    too busy, too angry,
    too tired, too distracted,
    too selfish, too proud,
    too careless, too lazy,

    too stubborn, too jealous,

    too stiff-necked, too moody?

 

All good gifts come from you, O Lord,
so I know the good things I miss
    are blessings from your hand,
sent to me each day,

    generously, graciously and freely...

So, today, Lord, open wide     

    my eyes, my ears and my mind,
    my imagination, my heart and my soul
to every gift and blessing

    every healing and joy, 

    every favor and grace 

that falls with love 

    from your hands to mine,

      sure signs of your care and compassion...

Amen.

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