11/29/23

Pause for Prayer: THURSDAY 11/30

 
There are times, Lord,when I'm so distracted
that I almost forget you -
    'til someone or something nudges me,
        catches my eye and gets my attention
and then I make and find the time to focus,
to take a deep breath, sit quietly 
and remember how faithful you are to me
and how much I need you in my life... 
 
There are times, Lord,
when I'm so disappointed, unhappy,
that I won't to talk to anyone, not even you -
    'til someone or something taps me on the shoulder
        and brightens my day, if only for a moment
and then I make and find the time
to open my eyes and unlock my heart
to remember all the good that's mine
and just how much I need you,
how much I need your love...

There are times, Lord,
when I tell myself I'm too busy to pray,
to share my sorrows and joys with you -
    'til someone or something
        puts the brake to my pace
and slows me down 'til I find the time,
'til I make the time to relax in your presence
and rest in your grace 'til I know again
how much I need to fall in your arms
and put all my trust and hope in you...

There are times, Lord,
when everything's upside down,
inside out and backwards -
    'til someone or something centers me,
        clearing my thoughts with daylight
and I know again how much I need
your word, your truth and your wisdom...

There are times, Lord,
there are so many times -
    but you know all of that - and more...

So, tap me on the shoulder,
poke me, nudge me,
slow me down,
unlock my heart,
open my mind,
sharpen my focus,
and center me
as I find the time, as I make the time
to know and not again forget
just how much
    I need you, want you and love you
and just how close 
    you're always by my side...
   
Amen.
 

  

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