Dear God, slow me. Let me learn to wait. My thoughts dart from point to point. In the empty, quiet spaces, I fill them with noise and plans.

But let me wait. I go about my daily duties by rote, only altering course when I sense your leading. But in the absence of a clear command, let me wait. Let me do less, only the needful thing.

I fear sloth so, that I whirl throughout the day. Slow me, Lord.

(Letter #1,620)

Dear God, far from you – I feel far.

Let me be led today. Grant me willingness to follow you where your will leads.

(Letter #1,619)

Dear God, let me cease all struggle today. I resist obligations, I strain against restriction, even in rest my thoughts tumble one after another. There is no rest.

Let me obediently attend to what is before me, willingly walk these paths, quietly live in this moment and not pine for others.

Thy will, let it wash over me as a river, overcoming my struggling, narrow ways. Your currents, Lord, let them carry me forward to calm waters.

(Letter #1,618)

Dear God, you guide me; let me feel your leading.

You protect me; let me recognize your shield.

You strengthen me; let me stand rooted and still.

You shower me with bounty, Lord. Let me see these piles of ready treasure in every corner.

I am so blind and insensible. And yet you love me still.

You knock at my door and I cower, frightened of what may come. Grant me willingness, Lord, to stand, shuffle over to the entryway, and open. You wait before me, at the threshold, a glowing beacon of love. Let me become illuminated.

(Letter #1,617)