Psalm 24
A David Psalm
1-2God claims Earth and everything in it,
God claims World and all who live on it.
He built it on Ocean foundations,
laid it out on River girders.
The first two verses of Psalm 24 remind me that this is the day that the Lord has made. This day, this world, this earth - god has made and given to us. We have a choice, every day, whether we take it for granted or to actually fulfill something greater. Today, I am going to make a conscious decision to let God use me, where I am, to spread his message of hope and peace. As I learned in the 3rd step prayer (see below), I desire to fulfill his claim on my life and world.
Before I go into prayer today I would like to discuss the martial arts concept of Kata, which I was reminded of last week. One aspect of Kata practice is that it is done in a repetitive manner so that the movements and techniques are internalized with the goal that they be executed and adapted under different circumstances, without hesitation or thought. This the way a martial arts master's moves appear simple and smooth. As addicts, I believe we can apply the repetitive practice concepts of Kata to prayers, repeating them daily, until we can use them to master any situation we face. Many of you may recognize the third step prayer verses in my prayer today - and part of my Kata.
God I offer myself to Thee -
To build with me
and do with me what as Thou wilt.
Relieve me of the bondage of self,
that I may better do thy will.
Take away my difficulties,
that victory over them may bear witness
to those I would help of Thy Power,
Thy Love, and Thy Way of life.
May I do Thy will always...
Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of Thy Love,
Take my feet and let them be swift and beautiful for Thee,
Take my lips and let them be filled with messages from Thee,
Take my intellect and use every power as Thou choose,
Take my will, and make it Thine; It shall no longer be mine...
All these things I pray in Jesus' name, Amen.
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