Monday, January 9, 2012

As you increase, may I decrease

The walk can be difficult sometimes and the signs confusing. It becomes a trial in and of itself to recognize what God is asking as it is mixed in with my own desires and needs. It is at these times that I find my prayer life at the root of it all. At the root because the lack of prayer is what leads me to the confusion in the first place, and it is through that time, reclaimed and better utilized in conversation with my Father, that I find my direction. As I seek guidance, my own interpretations need to be set aside and my own need to feel in control along with it. Because how am I supposed to hear the voice of God when I won't be quiet and listen? And how can I know His guiding hand when I feel the need to lead?
And so again I pray for the humility of a worthless servant who has done no more than has been asked of me. I pray for the wisdom to discern the task laid before me from all the things that I would choose to do, and the courage, and trust to complete the task at hand.
Almighty Father hear my prayer and grant that I may seek only to do your will, and that my joy may be found in knowing that I do your will. As you increase, may I decrease until the only memory be not of me but that the will of the Father was done.

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