July 8 Prayer

July 8 Prayer

There is a kindness from our savior
Who calls us all by name
His water falls on every seed
To blossom forth once again

Everything we receive
Even given at birth
is a seed freely received and
a blossom freely given

My life is as an unfinished painting
Waiting to begin again

So as I arrive this day
In wonder
My heart flows from his

My hand will hold the paint brush
His love will guide each stroke

Oh may I be so willing
To let his heart come forth

In every mistake
And retake
Let his water of kindness
and forgiveness
Cover every sin

I know I have not finished much
Yet there’s power in surrender and
his love will lead the way
for my story has not ended

Oh heaven is so near
May I hold it ever dear
This day a new beginning
This day is freely mine to give

May I use it wisely and kindly
every gift given
To freely give away

Thanks be to God
Amen

DB

Matt 10:8