Pause for Prayer: FRIDAY 1/10

LIft Me Up by Amy S Turner

Why is it, Lord, that I so quickly
    see the problem,
    call to mind the hurt,
    rehearse the pain,
    dwell on my mistakes,
    fret and stew in worry
    and feed upon my fear?

Why is it, Lord, that I'm so slow
    to see your grace,
    treasure peaceful moments,
    hold fast to every healing,
    listen for your whisper,
    lean upon your strength,
    and drop my troubled heart
    into your open, loving hands?

Lift me up, O Lord,
    from all that keeps me down...

Open wide my eyes to see
    the beauty of your face...

Lift my hands and heart
    to you in prayer...

Open up my ears
    to your Spirit's voice within...

Touch my mind and heart
    where I'm most in need of healing...

Remind me every day
    of my blessings, old and new...

Give me strength to live
    one day,
    one hour,
    one minute at a time...

Lift me up, O Lord, out of

    all that keeps me down

and let my spirit rise to find its joy

    in you and in your love...

Amen.

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