Donna M
11/12/2018
9:08:13 AM | |  | |
Hi Tracy and Everyone,
Here is the psalm I read on the prayer call. I am glad you liked it as much as I did. It really touched me as the two things I have always struggled with are patience and worry both of which are not good for us, whether we have M or not. Reading this and the "Count Your Blessings" help to calm me and keep me focused.
"Psalms of Life" is a collection of modern psalms written by John Hammersley. It is a resource for Christian worship, or private prayer and inspiration.
PSALM OF PATIENCE
Among our friends and family, we wait for you
we look out for your goodness to us in the congregation -
for you are a God of patience, who waits for us
you are the one who suffers, and stays beside us.
Why, my God, do you ask me to wait?
there isn't much time and I'm getting older!
You have more patience than I, for you are still older
you seem to keep saying "Be patient" while I'm in a hurry.
Help me to wait on you, while I am waiting
give me the patience of Job, to look for your goodness,
for what's a year of my life, if I gain what is good?
I can spare a few years more, if that's the right path;
in just a little time longer, I may be wiser
with only a little more waiting, I may find what I seek.
It's harder to trust in your Word and keep myself still
than to launch into words in my brain and keep myself talking!
Sometimes you say "Yes" to me, and sometimes "No"
but it's far more difficult to accept it, when you say "Wait."
Grant me to learn your patience, to hope in you
then I may continue seeking, for you are so near.
I do not want to be waiting because I am bored
help me rather to watch for you in trust and hope.
For you are always pleased with those who seek
with those who wait on you for your gracious support.
Love and God Bless each and everyone,
Donna |
