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  “O you who hear prayer” —Psalm 65:2   O you who hear prayer You who see our weaknesses & longings You who listen to our silent nights You who know our neediness  You hear these prayers   O you who hear prayer  You who comfort us in the secret place You who hide us in the...

“May the Lord bless you and keep you May His face shine upon you May you know His compassion and mercy May the Lord walk beside you forever May the Lord look upon you with His kindness May the Lord fill your heart with His peace May His love be forever within you May the Lord always bless you and...

deep roots come with time waiting is where you need to be growing and extending in expectation            joy comes sneakily              as you wait          your head clears              as you hope   longing for fullness, for purpose,     you see the world with wonder            ...

Lord of the harvest Oh God, you make the wheat grow You are the One who brings the rain You water us all You open up the floodgates and close them according to your will. You are the Lord of the harvest.   You ripen things at the right time and have them die when it's time. You lead all of...

Inspired by Job 38-39 Great God of Daylight You've given us the sun to live by You've given us bright mornings and peace-filled evenings You've given us wild sunrises and hope-filled sunsets You've given us laughter in the clouds All praise to You, Star Maker. You set the planets in motion You...

Why are we rushing so much? Why are we striving? Why is it so much distraction nags at us? Where has the simplicity of living gone? Why does it feel strenuous, unfamiliar, unproductive to just sit? To just be? To just wonder? Today we can change things. Today we don't have to hurry. Today we can...

God — We release everything to you. Surrendering the pages of our lives like a much-loved book. Thank you for each of the words and events that have occurred in them. Thank you for the goodness you have yet in store. You are sovereign, Lord, over everything. Right now, King Jesus, would you quiet...

I can see God giving out thin slips of paper to His people. As the church, in unison, unfolds their notes, I see people reading the rectangular paper quickly and then placing them on their hearts. People are moved, touched, tear-filled. I watch as those papers are absorbed into their very beings...

     I love daily rhythms and prayers. They are juicy and full of life to me. So, when I stumbled upon this gem today: Ffald y Brenin, a retreat center and house of prayer, I immediately downloaded their prayer guide and read along. Here is the one for Evening Prayer. Read along, reflect, rejoice,...

"We who have fled to take hold of the hope offered to us may be greatly encouraged.  We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm & secure." Hebrews 6:18-19 Hope like a lantern. A warm generous light. The hope light that leads me, which shows me which path is right. I follow, I obey. Her...