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.