Holy Mystery, your are the life force that courses through my soul. When my world is spinning like a top, cradle me in your arms like a newborn. When confusion abounds, be my compass. When I am caught up in a hurricane of activity, draw me into the eye, so I may find peace amidst the chaos. For I would so love to skip with you along life's byways. Amen.
Jane Richardson Jensen and Patricia Harris-Watkins, She Who Prays: A Woman's Interfaith Prayer Book (Morehouse, 2005).
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Oh my gosh! This book was written by two women from my previous church, one of whom (Pat) was an important spiritual teacher for me. And I didn't even know it had been written!
Off to Amazon! Thanks, ML, for the info!
You know them? How cool!
Like any prayerbook, there are uneven stylistic spots--at least for my personal taste. But I find it a really good resource with some extraordinary. One of my favorite parts is the many original translations of texts with creative divine feminine imagery from Ephrem the Syrian.
Should read extraordinary *aspects*, (it said parts originally and I was trying to stamp out repetition--so replaced it with lack of clarity!).
(I have to post this here because my blog is public...)
Lord...
I confess I have been complaining that You work too slowly. I want things to happen as soon as I say my "AMEN" instead of believing You have a timetable that is better than mine.
I have been praying and asking You to work and to clear my path towards the place You want me to serve... and now... there are possibilities opening up for me, even before I finish my degree...
And
I
am
scared
to
death.
I believe YOU called me to serve You but I thought I would have more time... (to do what? complain? yes. whine? yes, that too. worry? :blush: :tears: Yes...)
My doubts are crowing in.
My second-guesses are thirding and fourthing...
I have failed in ministry before. I am afraid of failing again...
Let me hear Your voice so clearly that I can not do anything BUT follow You! And forgive my shaking, fearful heart.
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." [Joshua 1:9]
Yes Lord.
I will.
AMEN...
Prayers for you Deb - sounds like God is really moving in your life right now.
And prayers for all whose lives are touched by violence, especially this night.
Praying for you, Deb! Your courage is great, far greater than you know!
Praying also for the students, staff, faculty & community at Virginia Tech.
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