my prayer

of late it's growing on me the realisation that i seem to be preoccupied with matters within my sphere that solely concern an ever shrinking circle of people. may have been partly spurred by Louisa Alcott's writing. anyhow, that set the gears moving, and this came. (it's doesn't have all the eloquence the silent heart-to-heart prayer had but it'll have to do)

Help me Lord to focus not on myself but on You

not to be cowed by self pity, fear and worry

not to loose heart so easily

nor to be preoccupied by my sorrows, wants and needs

to realise that it's not all about me

or about how life seems hard and unfair

Help me dear Friend to reflect on Your goodness and grace

Help me my Counsellor to think about others

to meditate on good thoughts,

never allowing the idle mind create a workshop for evil

but instead to focus on others

to shine a lil hope and light wherever and whenever possible

to bring a smile, a lift to the weary heart

and when it seems that the flesh is winning,

help Lord to steer this quaking vessel through the stormy seas

back to the safe haven of the still waters,

back into Your safe and trusted arms, my Father