Writing as a spiritual practice.
Poems, letters, stories, thoughts. Praying with my pen (and keyboard). Most of what I share here was written quickly as a spiritual practice and I have resisted the temptation to edit.
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3/15/2023 1 Comment Not forsakenWritten March 15, 2020 on day 19 (lament) of Writing to God by Rachel Hackenberg, which, after reading Psalm 22, invited us to "lift up a need for healing--in your life, in another's life, in the world." March 15th was the last time we attended church before everything in Chicago completely shut down two days later. We would not return until May 23, 2021. O God, you have not forsaken us!
Let all people feel your presence Trust in your power And join together in prayer for healing Heal the sick! Give wisdom and insight and discovery to scientists, doctors, and healthcare providers! And give them courage and resources! Remove political, economic, and social barriers to healing! Heal fear and anxiety and blame! Heal apathy and denial and dismay! You are the healer of your people and their deliverer Let us praise you and pray to you Let us trust you and wait upon you with faithful expectation Because you have not forsaken us!
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James Hilliard
5/13/2023 07:56:50 pm
What a beautiful application of Psalm 22 to the COVID lockdown in Chicago! This is strong testimony that "future generations will be told about the Lord. They will proclaim His righteousness to a people yet unborn. . ." (Psalm 22: 30-31 (NIV)). Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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