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Writing to God Day 20

From Psalm 69, verse 3 in the NRSV: "I am weary with my crying; my throat is parched. My eyes grow dim with waiting for God." In your prayer-writing today, place in pen before God the places of deep fatigue in your life and soul. 

 

God, I am just tired

and sad

There's much to be grateful for

and in the big picture I'm lucky

and blah blah blah

et cetera

because the little things are the things that stab

just like with culture shock

where telephones and toilets    

trip you up

daily living is un-joyed

by the small slights

smears

disconnections

disaffectations.

Lonely.

 

Writing to God Day 17

"No matter what map has lost you, Love is the way."

This song -- "No Matter What," written by UCC minister Rob Leveridge for his album Dancing on the Mountain -- delights in the grace of God surrounding us through all circumstances, even along this mapless meandering called Lent. (You can hear his song here; it's the third song on the page.)

Today, write a prayer of praise for the ways that Love makes a way in your life.

 

O, you wonderful!

No matter how often I think I am alone

Lost

Stagnating

You bring me a surprise

You, the God of new days

are showing me that at least one of the great investments

in the last 15 years

has borne great fruit

and more will come.

I am so grateful. I am so thrilled.

I sing to you today~thank you, thank you!

Love, me