Contemplation
People are born for trouble as readily as sparks fly up from a fire (Job 5:7; NLT).
Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible” (Matthew 19:26; NLT).
…turn to the LORD your God with all your heart and soul (Deuteronomy 30:10; NLT).
Lord,
My mind is crowded
With troubled thoughts
And conflicting emotions –
Contemplation seems
Impossible.
Please help me
To put my worries aside,
And to turn to you
For the space
Of just one breath,
And then another,
And another –
For with you
Everything is possible.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.