A Prayer
John Lents (October 29, 1979)
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.” -Psalm 51:10
I searched for God,
But when I found him
I retreated.
I cried for his love
But when it was offered
I refused it.
He offered me understandings
And gave me light
But I closed my eyes.
He gave me all I asked
And more.
And yet, I would not take.
Oh God, see through my conflict.
Create in me a clean heart
And renew a right spirit within me.
This month we are celebrating 70 years of Daily Bread. Each day we will be sharing Daily Bread stories from throughout the decades. You will notice that these stories reflect the language and theology of the time they were written. Our hope is that this act of sacred remembering will bless us with awareness of God’s movement throughout time and a renewed sense of God’s presence with us now! Consider joining this rich tradition of sacred story sharing by submitting your story here: https://www.CofChrist.org/daily-bread-writers-guide
Prayer Phrase
The Spirit is revealed in our sacred stories.
Spiritual Practice
Sharing Stories
Sharing sacred story is a meaningful way to express and remember God’s activity among us. How have you been transformed by the words and stories of others? What stories do you feel called to share from your own sacred history?
Today’s Prayer for Peace
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