this little life

Holy Spirit 

Boldly I approach your throne 

carrying only the essence of my life; 

my loyalty

my purpose

and my body 

the humblest offering  

this little life 

of failure, joy, quiet mornings and hot coffee 

tear soaked pillows, belly laughs and vanilla scented candles 

this little life of mine 

is all I have to lay at the foot of your Holy throne 

please accept

this humble little life 

as an acclamation of my 

love, trust and enduring loyalty 

to your kingdom of Justice and Grace 

Holy Father 

I wish I were only offering 

this little life 

into your Potter’s hands and asking nothing from You 

but I cannot 

for I am not self-sufficient

daily I come face to face; pupil to pupil 

with the frailty of my humanness 

May your power be ever magnified 

in my weakness 

I must boldly ask you for 

    peace surpassing all understanding 

    supernatural clarity where snares of confusion crouch 

    protection from all things threatening to separate me from You

    Courage to walk in faith towards my divinely appointed purpose 

     away from stumbling blocks of distraction and doubt 

All this I boldly ask 

in the name of the One True King 

     My Rock, Redeemer and Eternal Hope 

Amen