32. Prayers of a Life in Tension by Stephen W. Hiemstra

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace,

Oh Lord, to be like you—strong and wise and patience and peace loving.

Oh, to be a convenant keeper, dependable and steady, a pillar against the wind.

Oh, to offer mercy and grace and patience and love and truth to all that come near.

Hospitality in the desert; peace amidst confusion; security when uncertainty tears at the soul.

Oh Lord, to be like you; to be like you.

Remember us, Lord, but forget the sin that

Depletes our strenghth, leaves us foolish, makes us impatient, and creates dissention.

Remember us, Lord, but forgive our trangressions that

Breaks our promises, leaves us unreliable—like leave blown before the wind.

Remember us, Lord, but wipe away our iniquity that

Leaves us judgmental and arrogant and at odds with all things good and true.

Remember us, Lord, lest we forget ourselves.

In the power of your Holy Spirit grant us a new day

and the strength to live it in a new way

following the example of your Son and our Savior,

Jesus Christ, Amen.