Sabbath Prayer: Contentment

I am too content. Make me content.

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Father,
I am too content with
  The possession of possessions;
  And the convenient answers to my questions;
  The loud calls of Folly;
  And the stolen fare of Vanity Fair.
  
Lord,
Make me content with
  The measure you have fixed;
  And the reality of my limitations;
  The cries of Wisdom’s invitation;
  And the bread and wine she has mixed.

I’ve been deceived and bought the lie
  That the proud will inherit the earth.
  If only I outpace, outsmart, outplay;
  If only I deceive, devise, and make a way.

I’d give it all away, for just another day
  In your courts.
Make me rich in generosity;
  And bankrupt me of my greed.
I am weak, and you make me strong;
  I am strong, and you make me meek.

It’s all yours, Lord.
  I’m all yours.
  Do with me what is pleasing in your sight.

Amen

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Series Introduction

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).