FCCR-ACE Prayer Blog

Congregationalists Learning to Pray

Well, God,
My resolve to get organized with my lenten devotions
really went south ealry in the game this year.
Why is it so much harder to stick to a
plan as I get older?
Where is that spark of inspiration and blind confidence
that I can follow through with something I probably
should not be able to do that ends up gloriously, as did
the Rummage Sale for Cindy?
I remember those sparks and the surge of energy that
spurred my actions to a positive finish.
I remember, afterwards, the realization that devine
intervention must have guided me through, since I certainly
could not have done all THAT without it.
I long for new sparks to spur me on to energized productivity.
But, I cannot seem to get out of my own way these days.
The everyday tasks of organizing my schedule and
keeping in mind what “needs t be done next” are all consuming.
Where is the drive to keep my temple fit in thanks to you
and in preparation for many years of future service to you?
Where is the spark of determination that leads to unexpected
new heights of accomplishments?
As I wallow in self pity for what is no longer common in my life,
remind me dailly of that which is,
of laughter and good friends to share it with,
of love and caring that surround me,
of the everlasting promise of spring to come
of the crocuses and other early bloomers that pop up to greet me
for just a few days each year, and then rest until another spring,
of the inspiration that began the prayer group and this blog
(whatever a blog is anyway)
and for your continued presence and guidance in my life.
Amen