7 Prayers That Work

  Here I am again, trying to trust You, God. In the last year alone, I've posted 9 prayers specifically addressing the issue of trusting God. Given the year we've had, I guess I shouldn't be surprised. And here I am, about to post another prayer about trust. This week, during my prayer time (which I usually have while I walk my neighborhood), Lauren Daigle's song " Trust in you " played on Spotify through my Airpods. It struck me that I'm still struggling over this same issue of faith. I still doubt and worry about what God is doing in my life. Where are you taking me, God? What am I supposed to be doing? Why do I feel so afraid? So unsettled? I'm discouraged that trusting God remains difficult, no matter how much or how long I've worked on it. I'm choosing to trust God again today. Moment by moment. This year. (Read a whole blog about this struggle here .) So here's a song to inspire you and a prayer to transport you into God's presen...

Lord Jesus, Clear away all the darkness from my mind, all the petty jealousies and regrets, the self-doubt and self-loathing (aka. the pride), the insecurity and fear, the ambition and greed, the self-absorption and self-promotion. Holy Spirit, Help me focus on Jesus only. His love. His sacrifice. His calling. Only He matters. Amen. Read these beautiful words from the old hymn " Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus " by Helen Howarth Lemmel and/or listen to Lauren Daigle sing  the song on her album Look Up Child. (2018) "Turn your eyes upon Jesus. Look full in His wonderful face. and the things of this earth will grow strangely dime in the light of His glory and grace."