Prayer for Patience

Unloosed

Unloosed Help me release.Lay Your hands over my fists.Teach my fingers to relax,to uncurl and spread wide,letting my resentment fall away,and leaving my palms open to receiveYour waiting blessings.

Also labeled: Prayer for Anger, Abigail Wurdeman, Anger Management, Daily Prayer, Prayer

Tracking You

Tracking You There's a lesson in here somewhere.It's in everything I do,but camouflaged as it may be,I hunt for clues along the way.

Also labeled: Prayer for Guidance, Life Lesson, Serenity Prayer, Prayer for Serenity, Prayer, Heidi Haller, Impatient, What to do with My Life

Aunt Flo

Aunt Flo Every month, like clockwork (we hope),the crimson tide comes calling.Causing pain, bloating, mood swings and cravings,throwing plans for a loop and outlawing white from our wardrobes.It's a curse and a blessing all at once.Please remind me to carry supplies at all timesand to remember its pending arrival when scheduling dates.Until Your holy decree stems the tide,may...

Also labeled: Period Cycle, Humor, Inner Peace, That Time of the Month, Lorelei Schmitt, , Period, Prayer, Habits

Why Am I Here?

Why Am I Here? I haven't discovered my purpose yet.My friends are so busy with their own.They seem content while I am forever searchingfor that one thing that will fill my being.You have a plan for me.May I only receive your will in my mind.

Also labeled: Simple Prayer, Prayer, Prayer for Depression, Various Author, Direction, Purpose Driven Life

Looking Ahead

 Looking Ahead Hope is the thought of a hand pressedto the small of my back when Iam old and need help up the steps.Love is the sight of someone peelingan orange for two, a brightsweet Sunday morning smell.And, may I not forget:Patience is believing all thisshall arrive in one momentthat I have yet to meet.

Also labeled: Simple Prayer, Prayer for Love, Prayer for Hope, Various Author, Prayer, Healthy Relationships

Wednesday, Unglued

Wednesday, Unglued Wednesday is quicksand:A person can get stuck there.Uproot my feet.I pray for onward motion,for the strength to power through,instead of relying on momentum.Remind me:The week can still be radically altered,the expedition salvaged.This is not a day to be got throughbut to be embraced:a...

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

Time of Waiting

Advent is a Time of Waiting Among other things, Advent is a time of waiting.  This theme was emphasized with the snowfall and frigid temperatures we in the Midwest experienced this weekend.   We live close to our church and my husband was head usher, so we pulled on sweaters and boots.  At church, we waited with our pastor who made the trip over u...

Also labeled: Prayables Team Blog, Prayer Blog, Sue Bradford Edwards, Prayer for Children, Prayer for Hope

Heart Opened

Heart Opened Open my heart, so I can see the truth around me.When I am shown anger,help me see the hurt that sparked it.When I am shown arrogance,help me see insecurity. When I am shown aggression, help me...

Also labeled: Inspirational Prayer, Prayer for Inspiration, Prayer, Abigail Wurdeman, Prayer for Anger, , Faith, Prayer for the Faithful

Counting to Ten

Counting to Ten My jaw clenches tight.My shoulders draw up.I snap and snarl at those around me.Help me gather myself quietly together.

Also labeled: Prayer for Guidance, Sue Bradford Edwards, Prayer for Anger, Prayer, Serenity Prayer, Prayer for Serenity

Divine Timing

Divine Timing I am so impatient,sighing and stomping around my room.I've been praying for a full year now.Do You give points for faithfulness?My numbers surely must impress.What can I do to rush Your answer:Light a candle? Or should I fast?

Also labeled: Request Prayer, Prayer, Self Esteem, Change for Life, Heidi Haller, Impatient