Daily Prayer - Courage, Patience, Stamina, Strength

Good Thursday morning, my friends.

 

I often get caught up in my own lack of courage and patience when it comes to following Christ.  That is why the first 5 lines of the prayer below really resonate with me.  But if I turn these fears and burdens over to God, as in the last 4 lines, I feel the weight lift and my spirit refreshed.  It's as if God says to me "Relax!  Let's just enjoy some time together!"  Do you need to relax?

 

Grace and peace and GO SENS GO!

Bruce

 

Loving God, I want to trust you, but I'm scared of getting hurt.

I want to follow you, but my weakness makes me stumble.

I want to soar high, but my doubts keep me firmly on the ground.

I want to run far and fast but I lose strength at the first hurdle.

I want to walk with you, but I grow tired so quickly.

 

Give me the courage to face my fears.

Give me the patience to follow where you lead me.

Give me the stamina to keep going when things are tough.

Give me a new strength.

 

Amen.

 

(based on Isaiah 40:31)

  

(http://www.methodist.org.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=opentogod.potd)

 

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