My Living Prayers

Greetings y'all (yes they say that in Texas too)! It's good to be back with you here in our little corner of cyberspace. Things are good here in Austin - and I'm mostly feeling settled. At least as much as one can in a totally new city with a new job looming....at least the boxes are empty!

All throughout this transition the song A Living Prayer by Ron Block has been in my mind. I shared it with Worship commission and Servant Leaders before I left, and Craig played it at the goodbye party. I wanted to post the words here, because they have been so meaningful to me as I've said goodbye.

A Living Prayer

In this world I walk alone
With no place to call my home
But there’s One who holds my hand
The rugged road through barren lands

The way is dark, the road is steep
But He’s become my eyes to see
The strength to climb, my griefs to bear
The Savior lives inside me there

In Your love I find release
A haven from my unbelief
Take my life and let me be
A living prayer, my God, to Thee

In these trials of life I find
Another Voice inside my mind
He comforts me, and bids me live
Inside the love the Father gives

In Your love I find release
A haven from my unbelief
Take my life and let me be
A living prayer, my God, to Thee

Ron Block notes on his website that "To be a living prayer is to be indwelt by Christ, used by him to manifest God's character and goodness to others in our circle of influence". So often in the last few months I've realized that my friends at RMC, and especially in IDR, have been living prayers to me -wonderful reflections of God's love and goodness. And your examples and encouragement help me be open to the ways Christ can use me to share that light with others. Thanks for that. In these days of newness and lots of unknown it's so good to know that there are friends thinking of me and praying for me. Know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers as well

Peace, Lisa

PS - A Living Prayer is performed by Alison Krauss & Union Station on the 2004 Album "Lonely Runs Both Ways" - excellent!