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\n 
\n 
\nIn Psalm 27:13-14<\/a> the psalmist says:
\n <\/p>\n

I remain confident of this:
\n      I will see the goodness of the Lord
\n      in the land of the living.
\nWait for the Lord;
\n      be strong and take heart
\n      and wait for the Lord.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

 <\/p>\n

Here are three prayers to keep your heart centred on God while waiting – whether in joyful anticipation, frustration or dread.<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n\n

#1<\/h3>\n

Now is the time, let us pause.
\nAs we wait, may we hear the voice of God.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now is the time, let us watch.
\nIn our homes, at our work, even while waiting in line \u2014
\nmay we see the face of Christ.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now is the moment, let us prepare our hearts.
\nIn our words, in our hearts, in all we say and do \u2014
\nmay God\u2019s extravagant love shine through.<\/strong><\/p>\n

 
\n~ written by Rev. Nancy J<\/strong>, posted on re:worship<\/a>
\n <\/p>\n\n

#2<\/h3>\n

In the depths of my being
\n      I become quiet and still;
\nI wait for you, my God,
\n      source of my salvation<\/p>\n

~ written by Jim Cotter<\/strong>,
\nfrom The Book of a Thousand Prayers<\/a><\/em> by Angela Ashwin, #604
\n <\/p>\n\n

#3<\/h3>\n

When nothing is right,
\nwhen we are weary and lost,
\nwhen clouds dull the sky,
\nhelp us to be still.<\/p>\n

When our cries are unheeded,
\nwhen no effort bears fruit,
\nwhen the sun sets,
\nhelp us to be still.<\/p>\n

When love is over,
\nwhen hope is gone,
\nwhen darkness covers the land,
\nhelp us to be still.<\/p>\n

For in being still,
\nin refusing to panic or despair,
\nwe shall come to know that God is there,
\nsuffering alongside and with us,
\nwaiting to show us stepping-stones through the swirling waters,
\nand to help us sing a new song.<\/p>\n

 
\n~ written by Kate Compston<\/strong>, posted on re:worship<\/a>
\n <\/p>\n\n

 
\nFrom the blog<\/strong>
\nCheck the index<\/a> for more prayers in the “3 Prayers” series, and much more besides.
\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    In Psalm 27:13-14 the psalmist says:   I remain confident of this:       I will see the goodness of the Lord       in the land of the living. 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Put your hope in God, \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0for I will yet praise him, \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0my\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "bible"","block_context":{"text":"bible","link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/bible\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bumble_bee_in_catnip.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bumble_bee_in_catnip.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bumble_bee_in_catnip.png?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/bumble_bee_in_catnip.png?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":2488,"url":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/2017\/09\/22\/theme-shelter-under-his-wings\/","url_meta":{"origin":9810,"position":4},"title":"Theme: Shelter under His wings","author":"Irene Bom","date":"September 22, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"PDF version \u00a0 This prayer sheet is inspired by the September 2017 theme of the month: Refuge. The psalmist says, \"Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful, because I come to you for safety. In the shadow of your wings I find protection until the raging storms are over.\"\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "prayer sheet"","block_context":{"text":"prayer sheet","link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/prayer-sheet\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/jVpAcwBfkFw\/0.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":11531,"url":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/2021\/05\/17\/the-holy-other\/","url_meta":{"origin":9810,"position":5},"title":"The Holy Other","author":"Irene Bom","date":"May 17, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"\u00a0 \u00a0 Annie Dillard, writer of Holy the Firm and other books of non-fiction and poetry, said in an interview with Philip Yancey: I often think of God as a fireball - friendly - who rolls by. If you're lucky you get a slight glimpse of him. \u00a0 from Open\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "prayer"","block_context":{"text":"prayer","link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/prayer\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/flames.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/flames.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/flames.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x"},"classes":[]}],"rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"Irene Bom","author_link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/author\/irenebom-com\/"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/prayer\/\" rel=\"category tag\">prayer<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"    In Psalm 27:13-14 the psalmist says:   I remain confident of this:       I will see the goodness of the Lord       in the land of the living. 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