Sabbath Prayer 1: Abide

I have done a lot of nothing.

Intro: Sabbath Prayers is a series of written prayers that go live on Sundays. For me, written prayers work like a defibrillator for my heart. Sometimes I need help putting truth into words. I hope these prayers help give you honest words and a true sense of God’s love. They are written for you (and me).

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Lord, you said that apart from you,
  I can do nothing;
And I have done a lot of nothing.

I often wake to the bright light
  Of my phone,
Rather than bask in the true light
  Of your Word.
I have scrolled by the faces
  Of strangers,
Rather than seeking
  The face of my Savior.

I have done a lot of nothing, Lord.

Wake me up
  So that I may savor you;
Warm this cold heart
  So that I may have warmth to give.

I am clinging to you as a child
  Who is being lovingly held.
You are the vine,
  I am a branch.
Nourish me with your grace.
Remind me of your love.
Work in me the work you have done.

Amen