Monday, September 28, 2009

Standing in the Flood


O Lord, some days getting to you
is like walking through a monsoon flood.
I try with all my might, but cant get any closer.
All that is around me pushes back and interferes.

Lord, look on me; Father, I cry out to you.
Help your faltering child.
Your presence is the only safe place,
Your presence is my only protection.

Fill me with your strength to stand against the flood.
Fill me with your Spirit so our connection is strong.
Fill me with your sight to see beyond the present onslaught.
Fill me with joy so i may love life.

Monday, September 21, 2009

Jealousy and envy


O Lord, why do jealousy and envy rage against me so.
These twins of destruction pierce my soul.
They whisper to my heart.
"Others are successful, when will you!"
"Others are promoted, why aren't you!"
"Others have opportunity, why don't you!"

O Lord, rebuke these interlopers.
Send you Spirit to seal me in your presence.
I gladly place my body, mind, and spirit in your keeping.
You create my paths.
You direct my steps.

Lord, I no longer accept their companionship.
Forgive me for allowing them access to my heart.
I will stand against them.
May your Spirit strengthen my resolve.
I will bless your name.

Monday, September 14, 2009

The Storm still Rages


O Lord, The storm still rages.
But I am safe in you.
My enemies have plotted against me.
But you know their plans.

Destruction comes to claim his prize.
But you laugh in his face.
Confusion comes to spread his lies.
But your truth intervenes.
Frustration taunts me.
But your peace fills my soul.
Depression's darkness tries to overwhelm.
But your light explodes all around me.
Temptation arrives with ugly purpose.
But you answer the door.

You are my God.
In you I will be.

Monday, September 7, 2009

Following You




O Lord, Keep me on the path of your choosing.
I am easily distracted by others.
New challenges constantly call my name.
Circumstances demand attention.
Help me keep my eyes on you.

Let my feet follow you,
regardless of the surroundings,
regardless of the voices screaming,
regardless of the enticing songs.
Your path is true, it is secure, it does not wonder.

O Lord, your Spirit is my guide,
My Comforter, my Friend, my Protector.
I choose your path,
Even when I cannot see around the bend
Or over the rise.
Even when it looks like a dead-end.

I will trust you, I will rejoice in you.
You cannot lead me astray.
I will praise your name.