O Lord, as I open my eyes this morning, and before I lift my head from this pillow, I open my heart to embrace You, to the fullest extent the blindness of my flesh and the dullness of my doubts allow.
I cannot see You, yet with all the faith I have, I sense You near.
I cannot understand You, but I trust You. I cannot fathom You, but
I love You. And with my heart I want this day to walk with You.
To walk in purity and holiness.
To walk in joy and gentleness.
To walk in love and service.
To walk in submission and humility.
To walk in creativity and confidence.
To walk in hope and thankfulness.
To walk in praise and proclamation.
To walk in generosity and community.
With fond memories and bright dreams.
Your grace is sufficient for me...
And I believe Your grace is sufficient for me, in the power of Your
indwelling Spirit, before the light of Your word, and under the
blood of Your Son. Sufficient come what may, even in the midst of
bungling sinfulness. For You remember me even when I forget You.
So I breathe this prayer confidently and joyfully,
in the strong Name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior, “the hope of
all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas.”
A Morning Reflection