Lent Prayer 16
disappointments come when
least expected, over hopes
and plans much
anticipated
the readjusting of directions
the unwinding of feelings
can leave defeat in
the wake.
but then again they are
a freeing from false
roads that would have
led astray.
may I find in their release
the space to find
pathways that
are true.
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Lent Prayer 15
for souls that have off
wandered
for those who’ve never
heard
for hearts that know but
nothing
of what the faith has
learned;
for peoples that have
prospered
in only wealth of
gold
but left the values
soften
and turned their tone
to scorn;
give mercy and
forgiveness
but more Lord help
us turn
to save us from a
darkening
a world sore lost and
burned.
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Lent Prayer 14
increase in me Lord
the gift
of humility.
not the false hearted
aw shucks m’aam
t’weren’t nothin’
t’tweren’t nothin’
nor the soul harming
denial of value
to dare
but the truth telling
knowledge
of both gifts and limit
that I may offer
the one
for the good and the
doing
and honor the other
for salvation from
despair.
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Lent Prayer 13 (in honor of Patrick)
if it is at all possible
let this cup pass
is the prayer of many
as we face challenges
that are opportunities
but that terrorize.
are we able, will we
fail, what if, what if
the hold backs that
eat at our hearts.
be with us to guide us
to hold and abide us.
our souls find their
center
in thee.
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Lent Prayer 12
Lord my heart rests
in you
at days end
quiet comes to my
room
and I bow my head
in silent appreciation
for all
that filled my day
love, friends, warmth,
possibilities
and terrors alike.
may I not forget those
for whom
this day was more
difficult and trying, lonely
and hurtful
we are all in your hands.
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Lent Prayer 11
my family gathers around
like those at the table
in Jerusalem
when you took the bread
and said that you
would be with us.
we share a cup now
though not always
in remembrance
yet your presence is
what truly feeds us
each day.
may it be so.
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Lent Prayer 10
our children’s teeth are
set on edge by the
choices we have
made
that dollars and profits
are all that measure,
and souls
not.
turn us again to your
ways of wisdom,
recall our
hearts.
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Lent Prayer 9
I find temptation to be
my teacher.
that I am not yet as
noble as I kid
myself
nor as strong, yet you
give me another
chance
to get it right today
and soldier on.
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Lent Prayer 8
Jesus Mary and Joseph,
Moses Mohammed
and Buddha
the history books lie
when they leave
you out
as if all those lives
never found
life
or shaped the world,
in and through
you.
May I never forget
your name.
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Lent Prayer 7
hunger builds up Lord
for more than
I need,
while others go
needing for less
than I crave.
may my fast be one
of the heart and
the body
teach me to want
what is gifting
indeed.
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