Not Just A Habit

 

When Daniel knew

   the document had been signed,

he went to his house

where he had windows

       in his upper chamber

       open to Jerusalem.

He got down on his knees

              three times a day

        and prayed

and gave thanks before his God,

   as he had done previously.

                  Daniel 6. 10

(Prayer was not just a ritual

            nor a habit for Daniel,

but a lifeline of survival,

    every day,

    three times a day,

            not just in crisis.

Daniel knew how to respond

           to circumstances,

because he trusted God,

   over and over again.)

O LORD,

You do not promise us

   that life will be easy,

but to not fear

       because You are with us.

Please help us to

         hold onto You

         with both hands.

Guide us in our thoughts

         and actions

as we stake our lives on You.

You are near, Almighty One.

May we never forget that.