Another Prayer

Wondrous almighty God
Your child lies here waiting to be held
I want to marvel at your world
I want to bask in amazement
I want to see beyond this veil I wear
I want to see into the infinite
You have given me exactly what I can bear
And when I fail you pick me up
You carry me more than I walk
And your faithfulness has no end
How many times will I pick up the hammer
…will I drive the nails in your hands
…will I spit upon your face
…will I whip you to disgrace
Yet your arms reach out again
…hold me when I’m alone
…protect me when I cant see
…pick me up and carry me again
Wondrous almighty Christ
You bore my sins and you call me home
I see you now in your glory
I see you now in your humility
I see you now as my King
I see you now as my lover
You will never leave me nor forsake me
And when I cry you comfort me
You pour your grace and love on me
And your worship has no end
I love you so pitifully
But with all I am I want to sing
You will cause me to love you more
Amen

A prayer

Your love astounds me
A love of heavenly wisdom
A love of unforeseen grace
How marvelous is your guidance
Wrestling with fear and doubt exaggerated by anger
But because of your preexisting knowledge I trust
My knowledge of your wisdom
…of your love
…of your guidance
…of your brilliance
As a child huddled in the corner
In a dark and strange environment
I find myself wanting something I know
I know you
I find myself wanting something I trust
I trust you
I find myself wanting someone who loves
You love me
I step forward in the dark scared that I will fall
Your providence lays a firm foundation
I step trembling scared like a lost child
My footing being established by you
Despite my fear your peace surrounds me
I experience your wisdom
…your love
…your guidance
…your brilliance
As a child I cling to you my father
I find myself scared and yet trusting
Your love astounds me