In busy day ahead
Please let my focus be
One of serving You
Will aligned to thee
When stress overwhelms
A pause of silent prayer
Placing trust in You
And wisdom that You share
When pride raises head
Turn my view to see
In Your humble way
That it’s not about me
When time is running short
Let us slow it down
Noticing the needy
May Your love surround
When cross is crushing down
Knowledge here reside
That You are always here
Walking by my side
Evening rain is falling
Gently touching down
Peepers still are calling
Sound of night surrounds
Awakening of senses
Of wonder and of fear
Attune to sense of hearing
As sight now disappears
If the mind is willing
Releasing of control
A move beyond is calling
A stirring of the soul
Hovering of Spirit
Let gift of peace begin
A prayer of deep is rising
Gently settles in
Waking to, this day of rest
One that’s set aside
Soul of restoration
Let Spirit here reside
Accepting invitation
To be with You right here
Gratefulness surrounding
For all the gifts You share
For a life of living
Drawing of the air
Blessing of the light
Vision now be clear
For the way preparing
Savior’s love so pure
Thankful for our being
Bonding we adore
Peace of inner beauty
Arise from Spirits breath
Clinging to our Savior
Who rescues us from death
Something awakened
Something is stirred
Something discussed
Found in Your word
Nothing to offer
Nothing to say
Nothing to need
Only to pray
Everything is offered
Everything blessed
Everything given
Savior professed
One of desire
One of the light
One of the kingdom
A glorious sight!
Oh Jesus, my Savior
To You I appeal
I pray now to You
This soul will You heal
For muscles of weary
Give tired bones rest
In journey with cross
Please this body bless
Of heart that is hurting
For love of much more
Bind it to Yours
The broken restore
Of soul that is lost
No direction is found
Please Spirit descend
With You wisdom abound
Oh precious healer
With love of the true
Be all that I need
Let my answer be You
I bring my tired bones
And lay them at Your feet
My brain is exhausted
Admitting I am beat
Life is out of balance
Relied too much on me
Didn’t see my Jesus
Walking along side me
Here I find You waiting
With gifts of precious grace
Bearing of my yolk
Find rest in Your embrace
Return me to the vision
One of constant prayer
Joy within our journey
One for us to share
Away from You, I was
Breaking of routine
Returning here to You
A different way was seen
Life it seemed was jumbled
Without foundation laid
Too busy for our dwelling
No commitment made
I’d do it on my own
So many things to do
All that didn’t matter
Without focus of You
Let each day begin
To dwell in Your embrace
With prayer of intimate
Dependent on Your grace
Curtain of silence
Descend from above
Rest now the soul
Surrounded in love
Burdened by fear
Of worlds daily stress
Clouded by sin
My fault I confess
Oh keeper of soul
The broken restore
Align to Your will
This hear You adore
Be of Your way
Of loving embrace
Refresh and instill
Your healing grace
Into eyes of statue
With gaze beyond the here
In the breath of Spirit
A vision now appears
Reflection of the moment
Light begins to grow
An inner voice is calling
A calming voice now flows
One within the holy
Arises deep above
Listening with soul
To flowing Word of love
Fear not little child
Blessed in my embrace
You are my cherished one
Receive the gift of grace
Being of the chosen
Cling to this insight
This time is but a moment
Trust within the light
From the source of One
Colors fill the sky
Fall in palette sweet
Soul breathes a deep sigh
Something in the beauty
Resonates of deep
Stirring of the inner
Prayer begins to seep
Touches of beyond
Is seen in vision true
Peace the offered gift
As all things come from You
Eyes of reverence close
As portrait is complete
Dwelling with the One
Souls Creator meet
DarylMadden 