Like Lazarus

A prayer inspired by John 11. Of David. October 13, 2021. When life hurts and when my heart gets heavy, When I am left confused and betrayed, When I am wronged and anxiety tries to take hold of my peace, Lord, come and see about me. When Mary and Martha sent for You when their […]

Saved

“Jesus sought me when a stranger, A prayer of David. September 26, 2021. Wandering from the fold of God; He, to rescue me from danger Interposed His precious blood.” I am saved by grace. You saved me from myself. You saved me when I did not know I needed saving. You have always been intentional […]

God is My Everything

A meditation. Of David. September 10, 2021 God is my refuge. God is my rock. God is my fortress. God is my strong tower. God is my helper. God is my friend. God is my lover. God is my counselor. God is my keeper. God is my healer. God is my shade at noon. God […]

Voices

A confession. Of David. September 6, 2021. Like the humans in the garden, there are voices competing for my attention. Like Moses, how can I believe what I hear? Like David, when I am anxious I seek God’s face in prayer. Like Elijah, I listen for His voice, even in the noise. Like Job, I […]

Storm God

A psalm inspired by Mark 4:35-41. Of David. August 24, 2021. Time moves on— Life continues on as the day wanes. The dance of the colors in the sky signifies the close of the day and the deserved rest that comes with the night. As evening passes away to twilight, my heart settles. My soul […]

Uncertain

A supplication. Of David. April 21, 2021. Search me, O God, and know my heart. Try me and see that I do not have evil intentions. Have mercy on me, for I am human and I forget. Remind me, remind me, dear Lord. I do not trust in my power. I do not trust in […]

I Shall Not Fear

A psalm based on 2 Timothy 1:7. Of David. June 3, 2021. Life is like broken pottery— Cracks and jagged edges, crumbled remains of a beauteous creation. Like a jigsaw puzzle, one tries to put it back together, Back to its original state but there are pieces missing, and gaps here and there. Broken pottery […]

I Will Trust in the Lord

Of David. June 19, 2020. Though the earth may tremble And the strong man fall, Though the knowledgeable flee And the sun refuse to shine, Through life’s entrapment and trickery, Through the dangers, toils, and snares, I will trust in You, my Lord, and my God. Your faithfulness reaches to the heavens, Your goodness spans […]