A Poem: Unbend Me
Unbend me From my boomerang self; Desiring everything to return With words of acceptance. Unbend me From my boomerang self; Hoping my doing Will return beyond acceptance; With accolades of recognition, With words expressing How wonderful, How gifted, How dedicated. Unbend me From my boomerang self; Make me straight, Listening only for Your voice; Not seeking any other. Only your voice. Unbend me.
A Prayer: Lord, Today Give to Me…
Thank you, Lord, for this new day. For its gladness and brightness; for its open doors of possibility; for its hope of new beginnings. Today... Give me patience with those who irritate me. Give me love for the unlovely. Give me self-control in my actions. Give me sincerity in my speech. Give me diligence to do the work you have given me. Grant me the grace to be worthy of Your name. Help me focus only on the reward of your smile. Amen.
A Passage if Scripture: For Reflection
Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God.
If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.
— Galatians 1:10 NLT