"Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will," (Psalm 40) we read and prayed in yesterday's Mass readings.
Yes, here I am, Lord, I'm tired and my arms are sore from carrying around a fussy baby. But, here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.
Lord, here I am, I'm feeling unaccomplished as I run around the household trying to catch up with my tasks here. But, here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.
Yes, it's me, Lord, I'm happy and content within my vocation as a mother; I thank you for your many blessings and I come to do your will.
Lord, my child has gone astray and I am worn out and worried, however, here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.
Here I am, Lord looking at overflowing clothes hampers, a sink full of dishes and children fussing, but I am here to do your will.
Here I am, Lord, feeling unappreciated and invisible, but here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.
Lord, it's me feeling battered by outside criticisms from a society that puts down a mother's dedication and work in the home, but here I am, Lord; I've come to do your will.
Here I am, Lord; spending far more time in my vehicle than I would like. But, here I am, Lord; I've come to do your will.
Here I am, Lord, humbled and blessed in this marvelous vocation of motherhood, I come to do your will--knowing that you know all and have everything under control for all eternity! Yes, Lord! I've come to do your will - always and forever!
Please, dear Lord grant me the grace to recognize You everywhere and always in my life. Help me to see that as I care for my family, I am doing Your will. Each day is yet another opportunity to turn to You and ask for Your blessings and strength to carry out my mothering with grace. Amen
6 comments:
Thank you for this prayer, and its reminder to always put ourselves in God's presence no matter what work we are doing or what our mood.
Thanks, Barb. Yes, we can truly put ourselves in His presence 24/7. Please Lord grant us the grace to recognize You everywhere and always. Amen.
AMEN. Here I am Lord, with the cranky toddler and the howling dog and the (thank you!) sleeping infant and the not-so-full-of-grace mindset...
Thank you for posting this prayer, I really needed this after a difficult day with my kids today, I printed this out and put it up where I can read it again and again.
Blessings
Amen, Sarah! I hope everyone settles down. :) All will be well.
Hi Tracy,
You are very welcome.
God bless,
Donna
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