NIGHT PRAYER: Tuesday 6/28

For months now, Lord,

I've carefully watered my African violet

- from the bottom up and not top down -

as friends with greener thumbs have taught me...

 

The leaves flourished lush and green,

but no sweet blooms appeared 

to grace and crown my patient plant 

in glory well deserved...

 

Until last week, Lord,

when I'd nearly given up my hope 

for flowers delicate and elegant, 

simple and exquisite...

 

                                         Photo by CP

 

Until last week when you coaxed forth

the beauty I'd been waiting for, 

the color I had hoped for,

the gift that you'd been waiting to bestow...

I pray now, Lord, for one more gift,

the gift of waiting patiently

to see what you'll bring forth

to crown my days with grace

and all creation with your glory...

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. 

 

Patience, People by John Foley

   

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Patience, people, till the Lord is come

You have seen the purpose of the Lord.
You know of His compassion and His mercy

Patience, people, for the Lord is coming

 

Patience, people, till the Lord is come

Steady your hearts, for the Lord is close at hand
And do not grumble, one against the other

 

Patience, people, for the Lord is coming

 

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