Today, my Father, make me live,
That I might freely serve and give;
Of every moment make me aware,
To deeply breathe the morning air;
Let not an hour of time pass by
That I don’t see the powers on high;
Of weeks and years let me yet dream,
Both present and future, help me redeem;
But, more than seconds on the clock,
Of eternal ages may I take stock.
We get tired
Father, we get tired. Physically. Emotionally. Spiritually. Times are, we’d just like to lay down, give it up, and not get up again.
The heavy weights of life grind us down.
The heartaches, one after another, leave us numb. Continue reading “We get tired”
All of who we are
What can we say, O God, that you do not already know? What thoughts or feelings can we put into words that you did not already discern within us?
Yet this process of prayer is for our mutual satisfaction, and for the realization of your will, and for the completion of your purpose, yes, for the development of our love together. Continue reading “All of who we are”
Bless our children
Bless our children, heavenly Father, with an overpowering desire to love and serve you. We wish so many good things for them, but above all we desire that they be faithful and obedient, devoted in their hearts to be like the Lord Jesus Christ and serving in the spirit of humility. Continue reading “Bless our children”
Let our fear of you lead us
Let our fear of you, O Lord, lead us to draw near rather than shrink back. Keep us from treating you with lack of reverence. May your holiness pull us to you as we recognize your power and might and understand that you alone are God. Continue reading “Let our fear of you lead us”
Not an exercise
Our Father in Heaven, let prayer not be for us a mere exercise, but rather the expression of our intimacy with you.
Keep passions from overrunning our time in prayer and meditation upon your word.
Prevent Satan from getting us sidetracked. Continue reading “Not an exercise”