The end has come, and all is finished,
A year complete, of yearnings and strivings,
The lights above aligned in journey,
And moving in their maddened course,
Decree that time must crest and wane. Continue reading “All Threads to Weave”
Help me assume responsibility
Most High God, help me to assume responsibility for my own personal spiritual life, rather than depend upon a mate, a parent, a preacher, a church authority, a program of thought, or a procedure of action.
Let no one or nothing stand between us as I seek your face. Continue reading “Help me assume responsibility”
For lonely people
Father, for those lonely people who feel most alone during holidays, bless them with companionship and friendship, especially through the family of Christ. Continue reading “For lonely people”
Prayer for sales people and shoppers
Father, bless those who work in service positions, such as sales, and deal with the public, especially during this holiday time. Give them patience, stamina, cheerfulness, and wisdom as they provide information, take orders, wait on customers, suggest options, and check out shoppers. Continue reading “Prayer for sales people and shoppers”
Slay the beast of selfishness
Slay the beast of selfishness, of ire,
of bitter heart and sour attitude;
Bring forth by written word the fruitful tree
of joy, abundant life, of gratitude.
Let eyes see only good, O God, from you,
as steps move ever forward, and faith expands,
as we receive all grace from gracious hands,
and find in Christ a task that all can do. Continue reading “Slay the beast of selfishness”
A greater God
A greater God you are
Than all our small concerns;
Your hand is bigger far
Than all our mental turns.
Look down upon our mound
Of selfish thoughts and toys;
Do our complaints astound
Your heart, our groans and ploys? Continue reading “A greater God”
Where your glory is more evident
Heavenly Father, we look forward to meeting with the saints. There, your glory is more evident than ever. In the midst of our assembly, Jesus is more present than ever. Continue reading “Where your glory is more evident”
The writing’s on the wall
The writing’s on the wall,
The coming of the Savior
Will cause iniquity’s fall
And end godless behavior. Continue reading “The writing’s on the wall”
From the tiniest atom to the most expansive galaxy
Father of spirits, you deserve all praise and glory for your wisdom and power, for your wondrous acts of creation, for the universe which operates according to your command.
From the tiniest atom to the most expansive galaxy, your intricate plan becomes clear. You have left nothing to chance. You care for humankind in remote space, in the ground beneath his feet, in the waters teeming with life. Continue reading “From the tiniest atom to the most expansive galaxy”
Time and eternity
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.