Tuesday, March 6, 2007

Prayer: Spiritual Leakage


How gently, how gradually are souls led into Your Kingdom, O God. You remind me that seed cannot germinate on hard ground. In heart matters, hard ground is often broken up with shared laughter and tears. May we patiently and expectantly prepare the soil as we sow the seed of Your Word so it will grow in the hearts and lives of those whom we love. May we be willing to invest the time and energy required in building eternal relationship with others.

In our daily routine, as we undertake those seemingly mundane tasks which must be done, by Your Spirit, O Lord, remind us often to do them looking to You. You made even the routine task of washing feet touching and sacred. You remind us that it is not by might, nor by power, but by Your Spirit. Forgive us when we not grow weary in the mundane and lose our ability to bring honor and glory to You. Forgive us for the times we exchange Your glory for something that doesn't profit. May we not forsake You, the Fountain of Living Water, by digging our own wells -- cisterns which are cracked and cannot hold water. Make us ever aware, O God, of spiritual leakage. Remind us that our trust in You must be rediscovered and reaffirmed each day -- we cannot rely on old victories, our position, or our past. We return to You, for You are the ground of all our confidence. Clothe us each day in Christ so we may bring Your Living Water to those around us. Fill us to the brim with Your Living Water so that we may splash true joy on all whom we meet. Amen (2 Corinthians 6.4; Zachariah 4.6; 1 Maccabees 11.71; Galatians 3.27)

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