Daily Prayer #10

The Character of God










Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you,
And therefore He waits on high to have compassion on you
For the LORD is a God of justice;
How blessed are all those who long for Him.

O people in Zion, inhabitant in Jerusalem, you will weep no longer He will surely be gracious to you at the sound of your cry; when He hears it, He will answer you.

Although the Lord has given you bread of adversity and water of oppression, He, your Teacher will no longer hide Himself, but your eyes will behold your Teacher.

Your ears will hear a word behind you, "This is the way, walk in it," whenever you turn to the right or to the left.
—Isaiah 30:18-21

(Praise and Bless God for who He is)

Words of Jesus
The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. And Jesus turned and saw them following, and said to them, "What do you seek?" They said to Him, “we are looking for the Teacher, can we come and see where you stay”
He said to them, "Come, and you will see." So they came and saw where He was staying; and they stayed with Him that day. –John 1:37-39

Jesus, you still ask us each one of us these important questions: What are you seeking from me; what is it you are after. Why do you want to follow me?

(Meditate on the words of Jesus)

Prayer for Ourselves and Others
Blessed be God who hears me when I pray.—Psalm 28:6

(Pray for ourselves and others)

Closing Prayer
O Lord my God, teach my heart this day where and how to see You,
where and how to find You. Teach me to seek You,
for I cannot seek You unless You teach me,
or find You unless You show Yourself to me.
Let me seek You in my desire, let me desire You in my seeking.
Let me find You by loving You, let me love You when I find You.
--St. Anselm of Canterbury (1033-1109)