Dear God...
Today, don't let me do anything self-destructive. You know how I get.
Today, help me to keep hope about me, in front of me. Remind me to pursue it.
Today, teach me that my purpose in life is not to seek instant gratification. Show me that joy is not pleasure, or happiness, or circumstance.
Today, don't let me ruminate on vindictive thoughts. Give me freedom from my ugliness. Unlock me, so I can leave this cage behind and grow.
Today, let me imagine a future that satisfies us both.
When I am tempted, be strong for me.
When I am scared, be present.
When I am despairing, hold me up.
When I forget, remind me.
When I want to run away, keep me steadfast.
When I want to look the other way, force me to look ahead.
When I am anxious, give me peace.
Sometimes, I can't even think about the things I want to do in this life because it makes me so hyper and I can't calm down. It makes me feel manic. But let me have it, God. Let me stretch out my hand towards it and grasp it. Open these doors that seem so firmly shut. There have been enough tears for one lifetime. Now, it's my turn to smile without compromise.
Today, help me to keep hope about me, in front of me. Remind me to pursue it.
Today, teach me that my purpose in life is not to seek instant gratification. Show me that joy is not pleasure, or happiness, or circumstance.
Today, don't let me ruminate on vindictive thoughts. Give me freedom from my ugliness. Unlock me, so I can leave this cage behind and grow.
Today, let me imagine a future that satisfies us both.
When I am tempted, be strong for me.
When I am scared, be present.
When I am despairing, hold me up.
When I forget, remind me.
When I want to run away, keep me steadfast.
When I want to look the other way, force me to look ahead.
When I am anxious, give me peace.
Sometimes, I can't even think about the things I want to do in this life because it makes me so hyper and I can't calm down. It makes me feel manic. But let me have it, God. Let me stretch out my hand towards it and grasp it. Open these doors that seem so firmly shut. There have been enough tears for one lifetime. Now, it's my turn to smile without compromise.
posted by Give Your Head A Shake @ 7:04 AM
4 Comments:
At December 6, 2004 at 8:00:00 AM PST,
Anonymous said…
Amen, Sister. You are so beautiful and articulate.
Much love, M
At December 6, 2004 at 11:04:00 AM PST,
Anonymous said…
I wholeheartedly agree with M.
love and laffs
K
At December 6, 2004 at 8:48:00 PM PST,
Anonymous said…
i've faith in you
nic
At December 13, 2004 at 4:10:00 PM PST,
Anonymous said…
Excuse me but you forgot to mention High Fidelity as one of your top movies. FYI. You got me hooked to the movie and you don't give it respect in your movies list? What about starting out with a bang? That's suddenly forgotten? I still make my mixed cds with High Fidelitys suggestions in the back of my mind.
Don't ever change.
Promise?
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