PRAYER
Prayer. Sometimes it comes so easily – a quiet conversation sitting at the feet of Jesus. Then there are seasons when it is difficult – feeling as though my words are bouncing off the ceiling. At other times it feels as though I am simply reciting words – a rote exercise following a perscribed formula.
In truth, I have struggled with prayer. I have not been consistent. Too often I allow all those feelings to come between me and simple conversation with the One who gave His life for mine. I am learning that when I am obedient to the gentle tug of the Holy Spirit on my heart, when I simply begin to speak to the Lord regardless of my feelings, I begin to get a sense of His presence that is almost palpable. There are still times when the heavens seem silent, but if I come anyway that time will pass.
I want my prayer life to be a “way of life” – an on-going conversation with my Father. I know that is what He desires too. Imagine, the Lord Himself wants to spend time talking to and listening to me. How can I stay away?
PRAYER
When the day is softly waking to the touch of warming sun.
When the dark is closing round me, it is at these times I come:
To the place of new beginnings
Where all is joy and light.
To the One who is my safety
throughout the darkest night.
When I’m filled with guilt and sorrow, and I’m feeling so alone.
When my soul is tired and aching; it is at these times I come:
To the place of full assurance
Where all is peace and rest
To the One who never changes
Lay my head upon His breast.
When the heavens seem to echo with my cry of deep despair.
When it seems He is not listening; is it true He does not care?
Is my faith too weak for answers?
Is my sin too great to cleanse?
Has He turned His back in anger?
Has His love come to an end?
When the questions have no answers, and I want to turn and run.
When I raise my voice in anger, it is then that I must come:
To the One whose ways are wiser
To the One whose ways are best
To the One who never changes
Lay my head upon His breast.
That is beautifully written. Thank you. 🙂
This is beyond beautiful.
I am sad to say that I struggle with consistency in prayer. I know how important it is and yet my mind is just taken over with all my thoughts from the day. I think I just need to set aside a set time each day to make sure I don’t neglect such an important part of walking with God.
Hi Linda,
Awesome prayer. Thank you for this great post. Hugs, Lynn
Thank you, Linda.
I was blessed and encouraged!
Linda, what a beautiful poem about prayer. Yes, sometimes it feels like we are just going through ‘motions’, but He knows our desires and sometimes the Holy Spirit will translate our needs to Him – even when our prayer are mere tears….
Thank you so much for sharing from your heart…