Friday Prayer

I don’t know if I fear the Lord as I ought,
But I am in awe of the majesty of creation.

I don’t know if I fear the Lord as I ought,
But I tremble in the presence of grace.

I don’t know if I fear the Lord as I ought,
But I step out firmly in trust on divine promises.

I don’t know if I fear the Lord as I ought,
But I rest in consolation of eternal love.

I don’t know if I fear the Lord as I ought,
But I respect that true judgment belongs to God alone.

I don’t know if I fear the Lord as I ought,
But I sag under the relief of forgiveness.

I don’t know if I fear the Lord as I ought,
But I believe my doubts will not be punished.

I pray that, for me, for others, this may be the beginning of wisdom.

Amen.

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The Reverend Julia Seymour serves Big Timber Lutheran Church (ELCA)  in Big Timber, MT. She blogs at lutheranjulia.blogspot.com and readsallthethings.com. She contributed to There’s A Woman in the Pulpit and is President of the board of RevGalBlogPals, Inc.

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