Prayer for Abuse

Perfect Victim

Perfect Victim He saw from the first that I was perfect.I did not scream.I hid his ugly secret under layers of paindeep in my soul. I told no one.No one, that is, but You.Please help me learn how to trust again.Help me to stop seeing his faceon those that hold no blame.Tell me, over and over,that...

Strong Enough Love

Strong Enough Love Stand beside me as I look at my grief,for innocence lostand childhood stolen.Help me hold my grief.Help me honor my grief.Help me let my grief go.Take my hand as I look at my rage,for his maddening persistence,violating the boundaries he knew were there.Help me hold my rage.Help me honor my...

A Question of Balance

A Question of Balance Ying, yang, high, low...Laid back, impatient; stay, or go?Decisions we make, each day of our life,praying for serenity, in moments of strife.Sometimes, it’s the tiny actions that matter;We know that a hug can make many things better.Help me be at peace without being complacent;active without being agitated;

Forgiveness Step One

Forgiveness Step One “You have to forgive him.It’s the right thing to do.”Why do they tell me to forgive and forgetwhen he beats me down with his words?If I continue to live this life—  I will hate myself.Please, lend me Your strength.Let me lean on You as I walk away.Lend me Your...

After the Wreckage

After the Wreckage I am far away todayremoved from devastationdistanced from despair.Across the world they sufferand I stare at this computerthinking of hopelessness.  My needs are their wants.My wants make me blushwith shame. May the humility that life bringsshow me again,...

The Healing Hour

The Healing Hour I hope I didn’t blow it. I was a guest this weekend, on a radio show with a Muslim audience. I prepared for the show by selecting a prayer reading that talked about women of diversity gathering together. What I wanted the audience to know was how wonderful and how unique it is, to pray in a community with women from different faiths. I’m...