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Prayers of Repentance: When I have wandered and need to return to Your presence

Fiona Keller • March 29, 2022

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23



You are with me always, Lord. You do not leave, You do not abandon. Nor do You push, pressure or suffocate. You wait patiently, whilst I, so distracted by life’s bumps and turns, lose my way and wander away from Your path.


My heart wonders where You have gone, but the truthful answer is ‘nowhere.’ You are ever-present, always constant, secure and steadfast. It is I who has wandered. Not so much from forgetfulness or lack of desire for You, but having allowed myself to be overcome by the distractions around me. I have chosen time away from You over time with You. Even though these choices do not feel intentional, they have nevertheless left me feeling empty. Like there is a chasm between us and I have failed yet again.


Forgive me Lord for my ever flitting thoughts, my oft distracted mind and my misplaced priorities. Forgive my choices to ‘escape’ rather than dwell, to fix rather than place at Your feet, to flick through endless technological reels instead of soaking in Your words. 


Help me Lord. Draw me back into Your arms, allowing Your forgiveness to penetrate my soul and saturate my very being. Call me gently, nudge me, hold my hand and walk with me. Focus my eyes and my heart for You. Let me be captivated by Your presence, enraptured by Your fragrance, held fast by Your loving gaze upon me.


Thank You Father.


Amen

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By Fiona Keller • March 29, 2022
Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance. Jude 1:2 Most gracious and loving Heavenly Father, I thank You for You have sustained me through this school year. I thank You for Your provision of strength and energy even on the hardest of days. I thank You for walking with me on the mountain tops: the moments of joy, the times of bonding and fellowship, the times when the learning and the teaching came easily. I thank You for journeying with me through the valleys. On the days I wanted to give up. During times of frustration and grumblings. On the days when learning was hard and teaching even harder. I thank You that I never left the shadow of Your wings and that You have seen me, valued me and noticed me as I have sought to lead and serve my family in this way. Lord, we are nearing the end of this season and oftentimes feel the increasing need for rest, for reprieve and refueling. Some days Lord, it feels like summer will never come. And yet some days time flies and I become aware again of the limited time I have with these dear ones whom I am not only tasked with teaching, but also with parenting and loving. Father, it is my desire to finish well. That we will not succumb to wishing away the time together, nor give in to half-hearted efforts put forth. Help us to find balance between being present in the here and now and thinking ahead to plans for the summer and next school year May You continue to be the source of my daily strength and joy. Remind me of my calling to teach during this season and equip me each day to face challenges with grace, love, humor and humility. Renew my spirit and uplift me as I seek to lead these children towards You, keeping my mind focused and my heart seeking You above all else. In Jesus' name Amen
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