God, we praise you for who you are
We are grateful for what you’re like
The solid rock when the whole world is shaking
The fresh air when the room is stifling
That’s what you’re like.
Warm sun on our back when the week has been wintry
Fresh shoots when everything seems to be withering
This is what you’re like.
Good food when there’s been too much junk food
Cool clear water when all other options are full of artificial colours
and flavours and sweeteners and preservatives
That’s what you’re like.
The familiar voice when home is distant
The still small voice when the world is yelling at us
This is what you’re like.
God, we praise you for who you are
We are grateful for what you’re like
So in the light of all of that
We don’t know why we find ourselves pursuing things that aren’t like
you
Or are the opposite of you
Why do we let ourselves get lured in by things that diminish us, or
tire us out for no good reason;
Things that waste our time and resources.
But sometimes we do.
We’re sorry Lord.
Help us each day to keep an eye out for you
To find you
To follow you.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
