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Lord, here I am today; You already know, perfectly, the many themes churning in my mind, my heart, like a child's spinning top they whirl around, blurring together in one confusing frame all the old insecurities, the vulnerabilities, the sorrows. Even before I start to pray, You already know. How foolish I am at times... I don't talk to You; I just go on my way trying to solve my problems, my husband's problems, my children's problems, the world's problems... carrying on my weak shoulders burdens far too great for me to bear, You long to share them, to wear the yoke with me; help me remember in those times that only You in Your great wisdom know what is needed in each circumstance; You love everyone equally and only You can do what is just and holy. Forgive my neglect... I am busy with the business of life and I forget how trivial it all is compared to You, Your love, and Your infinite pleasure in communing with me. Renew today and every day the joy of my salvation; help me relish the relationship I have with You, my Father and my best friend. I pray for those who are leaders over us; God, they need Your knowledge for we are facing perilous times, more so than I remember in my lifetime. Create within their hearts a great hunger to come to You for the strength and wisdom needed to insure and protect our freedom and to stand for the weak and helpless in the world. Help me be honest with myself and fair with others. Give me grace to face the inequities of earthly living and to extend mercy to those who hurt and abuse me. Make me newly aware that joy comes in obedience to You and service to others. I know that many people do not share my faith; I would be kind, gracious and respectful to them that they might see a true picture of You in my speech and actions. Bring me to people today who need Your touch, Your loving care and, then, let them feel You in my hands. May my living be a praise song to You, a sweet perfume... Faye Lanham Gibson Copyright, September 3, 2014
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