Prayers
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Waning Lament
I am empty, out of air like I’ve been strangled and left barely alive. Everything is a thief robbing me of life force as if I lost my birthrite, as if I had one to loose. I cannot scream. Someone stole my voice and all of my noise. I see a darkness in the distance Continue reading
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To Find Rest
Blessed are you, patient, unwavering God, faithful Creator of life and beauty, who brings forth all peace and restoration. Thank You for bringing us back into Your arms, over and over, when we stumble so easily and can’t seem to keep ourselves from falling. Sometimes, You lift us up to carry us, or to put Continue reading
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To the Bearer of All Things
Thank You, Oh King, for holding us in Your heart and Your ways, even when we can barely hold ourselves; Maybe especially then, when it’s hard to feel, but one moment of considering reveals we would fail to even exist without You. This every breath is Yours. This leaden weight is Yours. This struggle and Continue reading
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Prayer for Nearness
I ache with longing to be near You, God, like a thousand bruises on my fragile heart. Of all the hurting places in this fallen world and in me, none bring more despair than separation from You. Please do not lose this one who is given to You. Please, God, keep me ever close. Let Continue reading
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Consolation Prayer
Oh God, How my heart laments, for all the aching souls who love You, yet feel the weight of the battle. Though I see the necessity of the trials, my heart yearns for Your mercy. Help us trust, in Your wisdom and all that You call forth for us, be it struggle or triumph, darkest Continue reading
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Prayer for Finding
My soul longs to sing Your name upon the wind with a kiss of sweetness left by Your Spirit in me, that all who breathe the clear morning air would know You in an instant and see in splendorous color all evidence of Your hand and Your sacred heart, unable to resist Your beckoning arms of serene belonging and perfect love Continue reading
Season For God 