Abba, Father,
thank you for the work you have given me to do,
for what I am about to write.
I begin in fear and trembling,
not at all sure that I can start well, let alone finish well.
But your grace is sufficient for me,
in writing as in all of life,
for your strength is made perfect in my weakness.
Take my weakness, all of it.
I give it to you.
Take my strength, what little I have.
Take my mind, my voice, my fingers, my keyboard,
my thought processes and nerve impulses
and combine them all to produce something of value
for those who will someday read what I am about to write.
Let your sanctified creativity flow through me,
body and soul,
and let me remember at day’s end
to give you thanks for every mercy and grace I experience
in the writing process,
in Jesus’ name, amen.
That’s beautiful Bob.
Uh, wait, commas make a difference. That’s beautiful, Bob.
But nonetheless, you’ve got a beautiful heart.
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I lately tried to move ahead
to different endeavour,
but God set me back, instead,
for He knew I could not weather
the demands of my new chosen task
for I can now barely stand,
and so, humbly, He did ask
that I might take His hand
and return to what he bade me
do before I changed my aim;
and He very patiently
put my head back in the game
that I learn, and think it through,
that in Him old ways come new.
Yes, Andrew!
Amen. Thank you for this beautiful prayer. God bless you.
Thsnk you for this fitting prayer at the right time! God bless you. 🙏💗🕊🙌
This was absolutely beautiful. I’m in the midst of drafting myself and every morning when I sit down to write my prayers aren’t nearly so eloquent. Something more like, “Well God, where’s this story going to go today?”
Thank you, Bob! What a perfect prayer for starting each day of writing. I will share it with many other writers.
Amen. 🙏🏻
Thank you for the beautiful prayer. It captures our dependence on the Holy Spirit-our collaborations- to create beauty. But also, to grow closer to Him.
Thank you for the beautiful prayer. It captures our dependence on the Holy Spirit-our collaborations- to create beauty. But also, to grow closer to Him in intimacy.
Amen.
Bob, thank you for this. This week I will write again, but this is the eulogy for someone dear. I will use this prayer asking in this remembrance that God be glorified.
Amen. 🙏🏻 ❤️
Thank you. I’m about to start a new project and feel completely inadequate. This prayer is exactly what I need. Again — thank you.
Thank you for this meaningful prayer. I will print it and refer to it often.
Lord, thank you for hearing our prayers.
Bob, thank you for sharing yours.
May God be glorified in us and through us. Amen.
Beautiful, needed, & so timely. A million thanks to you!
“for those who will someday read what I am about to write” Yes, Lord! Amen.
Thanks Bob; I needed that!
I’m starting a new project next week. This is needed and appreciated!
Amen
Amen
Thank you for sharing. I needed to hear it tonight. I’ve finished another novel. I’ve prayed, written, agonized, walked away, and then returned (multiple times) over the past year. I’ve given the Lord my best. — Preparing to begin another.
AMEN!
Blessings!