A Prayer on the Absence of Prayer – November 4, 2010
Dear Family and Friends,
Please take a moment to pray with us.
A Prayer on the Absence of Prayer
Father-Mother,
It seems that it is too easy
to get out of the habit to pray,
to set aside time to be alone with You,
and yet that is what I have done.
Because I send my prayers out to others,
I hesitate
because I feel that I have nothing new to say.
My words and thoughts are too repetitious.
I have forgotten
That although my thoughts are not new,
the important element of a time of prayer
is the relationship.
I can’t have a relationship
if I am not with You.
I feel that I am wandering,
without direction.
I drift like a rudderless boat,
waiting for the tide
to push me
wherever it wants.
Trust my desire
To be with You
Even when I sit in silence.
In Jesus name.
Amen.
Peace,
Tom
