A Lullaby for the Stressed

Before morning breaks ...
There's tears that must come
And fears that must go
Many question I'll ask
But few answers I'll know

My dreams aren't as vivid
As the deception of life
And the disappointment it offers
Brings disillusion to light

My soul holds me hostage
With the sin that it hides
And a blanket of loneliness
Falls over all sides

Who knows what awaits us
On the other side of night
When morn burns the horizon
And God brings his light

So rise in my head
Shine through my fears
Burn with your warmth
Break through my tears

Sing to my spirit
Let it fall on my ears
And create me all over
As morning light nears

A Psalm of Giving
Let me continue to love as you love
Not that many of my debts on earth or heaven could ever be repaid by any act of generosity of kindness
But let me love as the kingdom of God is here on earth
Without limits, knowing that my needs will be provided by your very hand
Let me give with gladness
Let me live simply, so that all my excess can be used for those that need it.
And help me to present it with dignity
Let it show on my face the joy of providing for my family
And make me a woman of integrity
Let my 'yes' be yes and my 'no' be no
Let me not only be intuitive to others needs, but prompt me to ASK what is going on in their lives.
And let me find times to be quiet and listen to your heart, so I know I'm acting on it.
Lord let you shine on this day and as the night comes may you rest with us.
Amen

Sanctuary of God
(A Walk through a Prayer Labryinth)

Hold my hand
Rub my back
Breathe me in & Dont take it back
Because I can take no more unfailing love
As the music chants, I wait for the touch of a hand, the brush on my back, or the breath that seems like something more than usual.
Nothing happens, I came to the center and knelt as a prince and repeated waiting, not willing to leave until I felt something.
"Well, perhaps it will happen at the end" I think and I walk as a bride would between the many lines until I exit the circle and drop to my knees at the altar giving one more LONG chance for God to make Himself known to me and give me the presence I long for.
I prayed and words from the Christmas story come to me of all things. As I said them, they didnt seem quite right, but I dont try to coerse the moment and just let them flow ... "Then the angel came to Mary and said onto them 'Lo a child will be born and they will call him Jesus, because he will save you from your sin'" ... Now as I repeat it, I realize the words are "Immanuel, God with us!" That is what they will call him, that is what he was trying to say.
He was there, he is HERE,
That is the phrase.
That is what he was trying to say!

And the fragile sand dollar broke in my hand and the doves flew out. And a beetle ran across the floor and I couldnt kill it. As I tried to sacrifice it in the flame of the candle, it only scurried at me and I jumped and laughed at myself a good belly laugh.

Let me refuse you nothing
And accept from your hand
......everything that is given
Let not my fears overtake me
And may I continue to speak
..........the Truth this time
And if I fall
let me be humble and rise up again
........Let me continue to meet you face to face in all I do
......................Let it become to my heart like an unending prayer

My love is no short life sentence
It is grief lodge under my skin
It is strength pushed beyond its bounds
...It is compassion in the most sincere form ...
.............A cup of water, a nurturing touch,
....................................or tears shared in pain

Lord, may my first and last breath of the day
.... be from the inspiration that
flows from your nostrils
................And may Your glory
.......................be in the covenant of my love,
..................my passion, my devotion and
..............................my obedience to you
............You are my God and I your faithful servant