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

Almighty Father,

I praise you for your enduring presence in my life.

Your glory surrounds me.

It wakes me in the morning, its spirits my day, it protects me during the night.

Empty me of all bitterness, all dispair, all feelings that deflate my life.

Help me to confess my weaknesses, my brokenness, my sin.

To make room for your glory, your mercy, your love.

Heal me in your presence when only your presence will do.

Bind up my wounds, give a hope, guide me in your ways,

That I might see the new day that your have prepared for me.

That the past may no longer attract me or divert me from your glorious future.

And that I may enjoy the blessings set before me today.

In the power of your Holy Spirit,

In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.