A prayer for Monday Jan 20th, 2025
Dear God,
All I can think to say this morning, is please guide my attention to that which is worthy of it.
When I am overwhelmed by everything that has to get fixed in this broken down world, show me what is MINE to do then please give me the strength to do it and the humility to rest afterwards.
Open my eyes to behold that which is hopeful and lovely and to know that the terrifying and malicious will always be there and that looking away for a moment is not callus, it’s calculating.
Guide my attention to that which is worthy of it: making art, cooking food, loving people, noticing birds, petting dogs, contacting friends, and doing the work that is mine to do.
And when I am scrolling through meaningless videos, once again wasting more precious moments on this Earth than I realize, snap me out of it, Lord and help me just go for a walk or something.
In your holy name,
Amen.
My husband I woke, first thing saying, "Well, this is going to be quite a day, isn't it." Then first thing I sat down at my computer I read you. Thanks for helping pu things into a good perspective.
Nadia- Yes, you are in it with us. We do need to find healthy diversions that bring joy and a healthy focus. I pray that God will sweep the negatives and bitterness out of my head and mouth, so I can be positive about the gifts and beauty that still exists in our world. I guess that means rising above the ugly and aiming toward the blessings that He bestows.
Amen, Nadia and I am thinking of you today. One day at a time.... I may be able to manage that as we pray together for peace and all good.