Available: Purpose: Prayers and Poetry

                                                Available

                                                Days full to overflowing

                                                both with choice and demand

                                                we stay focused to meet

                                                Deadline by nightfall.

                                                So intense

                                                often blind

                                                or ignore

                                                Stress of others.

                                                Discern, Scripture reminds,

                                                be available when needed

                                                wait for guidance

                                                Direct each day with insight.

Psalm 18:17, “He delivered me from my strong enemy, And from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.”

Reflection: Blind: Purpose: Prayers and Poetry

Reflection Questions

1. How much can our over busyness blind us to the needs of others around us?

2. In what ways can we find a balance, or another way to still be available?

3. How do you interpret what is the Lord’s interest?

4. In what ways are we often ignorant or blind to His ways?

Share: When have you been on the receiving end when in need?

Blind: Purpose: Prayers and Poetry

Philippians 2:4-5, “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,”

Blind

Too often our busyness and schedules become so self-centered that either we cannot see the needs of those around us, or we see them and choose to turn away, because we already feel like we are drowning.

Then we sometimes become exasperated when we feel we need help and no one responds. We do not hesitate to grumble.

Yet, if we would pause and place our hearts to see and trust the Holy Spirit to guide; then in each situation we will be able to discern when to help is actually help, and when not to interfere either.

Lord, please remind us that even when we are unable to support in personal action, we are still able to pray as You lead us to Your interests.

Your thoughts,

Kingdom Manna

Found

Luke 21:31, “So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near.”

We all try to live by our convictions. They resonate within us—who we are—why certain choices—how we react. They are the fuel that burns within us. Without them we can shrivel, become robots, empty.

“Your eye is the lamp of your body. If your eye is healthy, your whole body is full of light; but if it is not healthy, your body is full of darkness.”

What do I see, Lord? Do I see You at work in my life? In Your world? Or is my vision clouded by bias or ignorance or self-centeredness? Am I blind to Your touches of grace and mercy that soften rough edges? Without recognizing them I can become bitter, close-minded, narrow.

Your light transfuses our senses. It spreads out in rainbows, scatters in prisms, shatters in diamonds. Sear Your light into my heart and will and vision, Lord.

Psalm of Worship: Psalm 36:9

For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.