O Lord Jesus, your words to your Father were born out of silence. Lead me into this silence, so that my words may be spoken in your name and thus be fruitful. It is hard to be silent, silent with my mouth, but even more, silent with my heart. There is so much talking going on within me. It seems that I am always involved in inner debates with my self, my friends, my enemies, my supporters, my colleagues, and my rivals. But this inner debate reveals how far my heart is from you. If I were simply to rest at your feet and realize that I belong to you and you alone, I would easily stop arguing with the real and imagined people around me. These arguments show my insecurities, my fear, my apprehensions, and my need for being recognized and receiving attention. You, O Lord, will give me all the attention I need if I would simply stop talking and listen to you. I know that in the silence of my heart you will speak to me and show me your love. Give me, O Lord, that silence. Let me be patient and grow slowly into this silence in which I can be with you. Amen.
-From A Cry for Mercy by Henri J. M. Nouwen
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WOW!!!!!!!!! Perfect prayer for me today!! Thank-you!!!!!! I love you, and Love watching you grow, because it helps me to grow also!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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