Easter Sunday - Twenty-nine

No, I did not just turn twenty nine years old on Easter Sunday. Twenty-nine is referring to the fact that today is the twenty-ninth day of blogged prayer in my goal of a thirty day blogged prayer journey.

On the eve prior to my final day, I have to say that this is one of the most bittersweet goals I've ever accomplished.  Yes,  I'm happy to be nearing the thirtieth day successfully, but something inside of me is also, kind of, a little sad.

It's been an amazing nearly thirty days and while it's good to see the finish line in plain sight, my heart's eyes are looking beyond the ribbon, searching for what could, should or might happen next.

As I write this I know the answer to what is next for me.  What's next is simply whatever God has in mind.

It all goes back to that trust thing I think he's been trying to get me to latch onto, I don't have to know much_ I just have to know that I know that God is always with me.

Dear God,
I have to say right away that you now have my full attention and I am so glad. These twenty-nine days have been an invaluable opportunity to dive a little deeper into the crazy way you've wired me and fortunately, I feel pleasantly surprised by what I have learned.

I now own completely... you definitely love me, just like you love everyone who looks for you and wants to know you more.

I now own completely... that you long to have me decide to spend time with you - special time that belongs only to speaking with you about whatever you've so kindly brought  to my attention.

   I now own completely... that there is nothing impersonal or distant about you, God.  As near as I ask you to be, you generously are.

Without hesitation, reservation, doubt, fear or concern in the least, I look forward to tomorrow for I know that you are with me.  For all of the tomorrows beyond day thirty, I wait expectantly on wherever you lead.

My greatest desire for this journey is that these prayers would reach beyond my own needs and somehow lead another hungry heart your way.  I ask that anyone at all who has been moved or encouraged by this blogged prayer time might take this example as an invitation to begin their own personal time with you.  You long to hear from each of us.

As for me, God, on day thirty and beyond, I will continue to talk with you and believe always that you will hear me.  I know that I know, that you God, are with me.

Wherever I am and in all that I do, may my thoughts, words and actions be a delight to you.