27 November 2006

paz> peace

I'm feeling the pressure of being in the middle...of so many things. And it's due to feelings and anxieties I create inside of myself, not pressure from one side or another. It's something I do to myself when I remove God from the story of my life. It's like I unconsciously put on blinders and, all of the sudden, running away or choosing a side becomes so tempting.

And all that He really asks is that I trust Him...

So that He can use me in the process.

So that He can teach me.

So that I may become an instrument of His peace.

At the very least, that's my prayer.

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred let me sow love.
Where there is injury; pardon.
Where there is doubt; faith.
Where there is despair; hope.
Where there is darkness; light.
Where there is sadness; joy.


-Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi

3 comments:

miller said...

troy,

i pray that God will use you to help others discover the answers he has given them.

i pray that God will help you to deny the urge to obey the flesh...

and the courage to follow the Spirit.

peace

Anonymous said...

So grant us peace, Jesus, grant us peace
Move our hearts to hear a single beat
Between alibis and enemies tonight
Or maybe not, not today
Peace might be another world away
And if that's the case . . .
We'll give thanks to You
With gratitude
For lessons learned in how to trust in You
That we are blessed beyond what we could ever dream
In abundance or in need
And if You never grant us peace
But Jesus, would You please . . .
(Nicole Nordeman, Gratitude)

Anonymous said...

circle me o God
let your arms enfold me

circle me o God
let your love surround.

circle me o God
let your light shine brightly.

circle me, circle me o God.

circle me o God
when i'm weak and weary.

circle me o God
when despair is near.

circle me o God
let your peace surround me.

circle me, circle me o God.

circle me o God
when i'm tired and restless.

circle me o God
be my hope, my strength.

circle me o God
let your presence guide me.

circle me, circle me o God.

-celtic lorica (prayer of protection)