As part of the Sunday tradition, the preacher says:
“Let us pray.”
After a salutation, words of confession and penance,
and expressions of gratitude, we hear:
“Lord, we ask today for…” and you can
finish the sentence. It might be courage, or
more compassion, or an end to injustice, or
boldness.
Having made the request, we hope for a response.
But sometimes I wonder if God might reply:
Be bold…and I will be with you in your boldness.
Be courageous…and I will be with you in your courage.
Be compassionate…and I am there.
Act justly…and I am with you in your action.
We don’t have to wait if we realize that we
already possess what we ask for.
Sonoran Desert Writer 
I absolutely love this, Any chance that I cold use it sometime with my “Thoughts to Ponder” email group? This week we have been pondering ways to listen to God. Next comes responding to God. Thank you for this beautiful
poem, and I await your thoughts about using it. Linda
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Don’t mind a bit. Only ask that you identify the author.
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Of course I will, and thanks. Linda
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