Let’s take some time to pray this morning.  This prayer is written from my heart but feel free to put yourself in place of the "I"’s in the prayer.  We all need to "seek" God…daily.  Let us pray…

Dear holy and gracious God,

I seek your presence this morning.  I know that seems like a strange request since you promised never to forsake us.  Maybe it is because sometimes I get so caught up in the cares of the world that I don’t see you or hear you or feel you.  The crowd pushes in all around me and I can’t discern whether it is you next to me or someone(thing) else.  I know it sounds silly, but help discern where you are at.

I seek your wisdom this morning.  I know THAT sounds like a strange request, especially coming from me.  There are times when I think I know it all therefore I don’t turn to you for guidance.  I put my devotional book to the side and leave my prayers for a more convenient time.  But I do need your wisdom.  I can’t go it alone.  You are the creator of all I see and don’t see; the designer of life.  You and you alone know the correct path.  Show me your way and teach me your wisdom.

I seek your truth this morning.  The messages out there on the air waves, in the newspaper and on the Internet are confusing.  They say one thing and my heart says something else.  I feel pressured on all sides to conform to the world rather than be transformed by your Word.  Teach me your truth, O God.

I seek your strength this morning.  Sometimes I feel I can’t go on.  You have called us to so many different vocations such as: friend, son/daughter, mother/father, co-worker, counselor, listener, etc.  I change hats daily and hourly for that matter.  I get tired out and sometimes forget who I am.  Grant me strength to show your glory through the many vocations you have called me to.

Lastly (but certainly not least), I seek your forgiveness.  I know I have messed up.  I know I have fallen short of your glory (way short actually).  Please have mercy on me and forgive me, through your Son, Jesus Christ, who died and rose from the grave all for me. 

Thank you, God, for hearing my prayer.  Thank you for being faithful even when I am not.  Thank you for loving me so much. Thank you!  Through your Son, Jesus Christ, I pray, Amen!

(May you know and feel the presence of the Lord today and always)