As a lone goose flies calling out,
in pursuit of the one they’ve lost.
Like a cheetah races after her prey,
with focus no matter terrain’s cost.

Much like open arms of a mother’s heart,
Yearning for her grown child’s arms.
Lead me to a full-on pursuit of your love
Without distraction, keeping me from harm

As a spouse woos their love many years
to show loves continuing flame
I seek your heart and love, Lord
Confident you already know my name.

Creator, Sustainer, Giver of Eternal Life
Thank for comforting me with your truth.
I love you with all my heart,
And in Holy Focus I remain in pursuit.

Complacency strikes at the top of a peak,
When things are going just fine and dandy.
It seems at these times, Lord, I think only of me
Thinking of you if and when you might come in handy.

So focused on my own well-being,
and comfortable in new found ease
Pride takes over and I let go of you
Soon and quickly I neglect to please.

Forgive me, Dear God, for being so obtuse
Thank you for guiding me humbly low.
Whether peaks or valleys, I love you Lord!
New and various ways I’ll seek to show

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On those mornings
As I woefully, anxiously awake
When filled with stress and worry
Pondering my life’s mistakes

With prayer, I stop
In order to ease my mind
Giving Jesus my burdens
And so again I find

Rather than living the hurried pace
Tripping over problems perceived
Slowing to here, seeking your face
Noticing blessings received

On those mornings
As I wonderfully, miraculously awake
Fill me with joy and grace
As I leave my problems for you to take.

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Joy, overcome me
Flooding in and out of every pore.
Drowning out any other emotion
Noticing God’s testimonies like never before.

With child-like wonder
Awe that captures my breath
Noticing God’s fingerprint
In all things wide, high, and in depth.

From healing a wound
to watching squirrels at play
and as the season’s flower blooms…

Let me see Kingdom Design
with a Christ-like lens and view
especially in times of darkness and gloom.

Like Paul in a jail,
Or David with but a stone,
Or Joseph meeting those that betrayed…

Let Joy overcome me
Giving praise to your name and glory
With immense thanksgiving for the blood price paid.

Note: Love Aware is my take on #The100DayProject

Please God, forgive me of my sin.
Especially those I do over and again.
Holy Spirit guide and protect
From my enemies, even myself
Whenever my thoughts stray
When I put God on a shelf.

Let my focus be on you, Lord
All day and even more so
So I don’t take your love for granted
And I ever more closer I grow.

Stop me from my thoughts and deeds,
When they neither glorify or please.
As temptation nears and sin closes in,
To my knees in prayer I’ll come again.

Note: Love Aware is my take on #The100DayProject

Awaken me, O Lord
early in the day,
Allowing a special time
for just You and I.

Keep my thoughts anchored,
Set a Foundation for this time.
A pace and place that will resonate
With each turn and tide.

If my thoughts stray,
Or cease to glorify –
Awaken me from my stupor
So I may refocus my purpose.

Towards you, I desire to live
In your service and setting
Whether alone – or in a crowd
Give my thoughts a secure path.

Let not my foot fall outside of it.
Protect me, please, if I stray
And gently align me again
So that I may be always aware…

Of your presence,
Of your power
Your enduring love and faith
With gratitude and love in return.

Note: Love Aware is my take on #The100DayProject

O Lord, I know you’re there,
Actually here, and always. Everywhere.
And yet I desire, as you must too,
for me to draw and grow ever near to you.

In your word I read,
By Spirit’s guidance I feel,
And all evidence shows
How Jesus lives for real.

I’ve fallen short many times,
to show my faith and wonders.
I’ve made mistakes big and small,
Some permanently damaging blunders.

This morning a gut-check:
Your voice says, “Do these 100 days,
Do so unto God as audience,
Make a joyful noise with praise.”

“To shine a light so others can see
What comes out from me to you
Provide an obedient example,
So others might love me too.”

To grow in love, draw immediately near
God is and always had been hear
Abide vulnerably without fear.

Note: Love Aware is my take on #The100DayProject