But He would withdraw

to desolate places

              and pray.

             Luke 5. 16

(Praying was a continual

and intentional practice

                  of Jesus.

How different our world would be,

how different this day would be,

how radically different we would be,

          if we did the same?

Praying should be our first response,

            not our last resort.

Praying shifts

   the tectonic plates of this world,

   including our hearts,

far more than we can imagine.

We may not know what to do,

   but praying ties on our shoes.)

O LORD,

May we not be reluctant

      to come before You

not just with needs

and requests

and cries for action,

and with our confessions,

          but with our praise,

even when we don't understand,

even before we see

            the outcome of this.

Order my day, O LORD,

   reorder my heart.

Guide my steps.

Direct my thoughts.

Align my heart with Yours.

Confirm Your Word

         in all I do and say.

Dwell in my heart today.

Help me to follow

            and run with You.