Pause for Prayer: SATURAY 11/22

 

Of this I can be certain, Lord:
    the day ahead will offer me opportunities:

to change in me what needs to be changed,
to forgive someone who's offended me,
to work on things put off too long,
to let go a grudge, a resentment,
to rejoice in my neighbor's blessings,
to speak a word I need to say,
to ask pardon of someone I've hurt,
to get my butt up off the couch,
to make peace with friends and in my family,
to drink in nature's beauty,
to open my heart to someone in need,
to contact someone missing me,
to be grateful for what I have,
to console and comfort the burdened,
to walk my talk with integrity, 
to pray for my enemy,
to right a wrong I'm part of,
to walk in my neighbor's shoes,
to look for the best in others,
to simplify my cluttered life,
to close my mouth and listen up,
to seek out wisdom

to act with prudence, not haste,

to slow down, stop and speak with you,

to ask for your forgiveness,

to tell the truth, 

to give someone a second chance, 

to start again, 

to give more than I take,

to make amends, 

to place my troubles in your care,
to trust that you are always there,
to name you as my Lord and God,
to thank you for my blessings
to share the gifts you've given me,
and to grow in your love and grace... 

So many opportunities, Lord,
    so many invitations,
        open doors and possibilities!
With you wisdom and counsel,
    your grace and your Spirit,
        help me make the best of this day...

Amen.

 

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