Prayer for a Busy Life

Thursday End in Sight

Thursday, End in Sight Where has the week gone?I see suddenly the approach of the finish line,and yet my to-do list still looms large.Please still my need to rush.Help me take it one job at a time,a steady jog—not sprint—to the end of the working week.There is more to life than hurry.Thank You for giving me this day as...

Also labeled: Lori Strawn, Daily Prayer, Prayer, Prayer for Work

Your Ideal

Your Ideal Today I am stressed.Stressed to the pointof losing my way in life.It feels easier to sort out waysto be in my addictionthan to be stuckwithin my head today.Stuck in my headfeeling powerlessover what is happeningin my world.

Also labeled: Stress, Various Author, Balance, Help, Prayer for Inspiration, Inspirational Prayer, Prayer, Prayer for Depression, Addiction

Bless This Mess

Bless This Mess If cleanliness is next to godliness,this house is in another zip code.Divine presence, please bless our dirty home,for it has been lived in and loved in.Thank you for every messy inch of it. For the dust lining the...

Also labeled: Lori Strawn, Thanksgiving Prayer, Prayer, Prayer for Reflection, Prayer for the Home, Chores, Laundry, Stress, Clean House

Toilet Talk

Toilet Talk A single request—excruciatingly simple:relieve me.The plumbing of a human beinghas pipes, valves and openingsworking in sync withfood I eat and liquids I drink.

Also labeled: Simple Prayer, Prayer, Praise, God Talk, Toilet, Various Author, Stomach Problem

Finding Time

Finding Time It's everywhere.Sitting on the bus or driving in the car.Waiting at the deli counter, number 56 in hand.Who knew 3 pounds of lean corned beefcould get me closer

Also labeled: Prayer for Busy Women, Prayer for Spirituality, Prayer for Inspiration, Prayer, Spiritual Connection, Starting the Day Prayer, Inspirational Prayer, Karen Laven

Perfect

Perfect Unbelievable. Unattainable.My quick, loud words and selfish fearmake perfection seem as possibleas pigs in flight.Yet You are perfect,and in You, I feel what might beif only I could get closer.I will spend my life working for this.I see myself rocketing skyward,falling up like a freak of gravity.I may not ever be perfect,but my faith in You

Also labeled: Change for Life, Clean House, Praise, Lori Strawn, Faith, God Talk, Spirituality Prayer, Prayer

Free at Last!

Free at Last! I quit judging, fudging, procrastinating,gossiping, belittling;my personal pity party.I forgive my partner, my relatives,my friends, my workmates & boss;myself.I embrace kindness, empathy, benevolence,those who need me most;You.   ...

Also labeled: Inspirational Prayer, Prayer for Inspiration, Faith, Petty People, Karen Laven, Prayer

No More Stinkin' Thinkin'

No More Stinkin' Thinkin' My son's balled up socks stink.The litter box stinks.Our poodle's breath stinks. My attitude stinks.My life stinks.I need your guidance even morewhen everything stinks.

Also labeled: Karen Laven, Bad Day, Prayer, Imperfections, Motivation, Self-Growth

Klutz

Klutz My body is a patchwork of bruises,cuts, scrapes and burns.I have not been a good stewardof the body You gave me.I seem to walk it into walls,and insist it be made of sterner stuffthan flesh and bones.Forgive me.Please move me deftly, like a master puppeteer;steer my two left feet.

Also labeled: Lori Strawn, Request Prayer, Prayer, Prayer for Pain, Stress

My Last Pity Party

My Last Pity Party How did I get stuck doing this?  I fuss and fume as I make the calls,stuff the envelopes,and line up the name tags. I am slowly realizing that just because I can do something, doesn't mean I need to be the onewho says "yes." 

Also labeled: Prayer, Sue Bradford Edwards, Prayer for Work, Prayer for Volunteering, Serenity Prayer, Prayer for Serenity

Ready and Willing

Ready and Willing I fall short, but You are my help.I am no angel, but I look to You.I am not strong, but You are unshakable.I may not be perfect, but I am willing.For in my weakness, I have Your grace.For tough decisions, I have Your Spirit.For every need, I have You.

Also labeled: God Help Me, Various Author, Positivity, Simple Prayer, Prayer for Thanks, Prayer for Busy Women

Monday Blues

Monday Blues Chilly, cold, rainy morning I feel as awful as the weather.What a weekend to remember,but Monday is here...Help me complete this day.I pray for your strength.See me through the ever angry boss,who doesn't seem to care.Help me to see your hand in my every step,as you...

Also labeled: Simple Prayer, Prayer, Prayer for Work, Prayer for Depression, Career, Various Author