Yesterday, I received a card from Northeastern Seminary in Rochester (on the campus of Roberts Wesleyan College). I attended Northeastern, and they do occasionally send me cards to let me know they continue to pray for me and for my ministry.
This card contained a prayer, adapted from Richard Foster's book Prayers from the Heart. I want to share that prayer with you today:
Jesus, I desire to start this day with you.
And yet, my mind keeps flitting to so many things:
the projects I want to accomplish,
the people I want to talk to,
the people I wish I didn't have to talk to.
I offer you my fragmentation.
Help me to recognize which of all these things
are really invitations to:
find you in the midst of my day,
encourage someone you wish to touch,
thank you.
Out of my scatteredness bring focus-
focus on You.
Out of my storm bring peace - your peace
Help me be still long enough to know You
and to hear you today.
Amen.
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