The Lord will work out his plans for my life— for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever. Don’t abandon me, for you made me.
Psalm 138:8

Dear God, this is from a psalm David wrote. As I read psalms by David and others, and as I journal through hymns and songs that others wrote, I try to identify with their human experience as they relate to either you or their surroundings, trying to learn something about myself or being reminded to worship you. But if I were to write my own psalm, song, or poem, what would my heart be saying to you right now? If I look inside, is there anything I need to get down in writing?

I’m not much of a poet. About the only poetry I write is haiku because it’s intentionally short and you have to strategize each syllable. That’s more my style. So what would I say if I were to write a haiku to you from my heart?

I’ve been given much
I need help to steward it
Lead me down your path

Yeah, I think that’s it. Hmm. What an interesting exercise. That really touched something I didn’t expect or see coming. At work, you’ve given us a lot of resources, but I’m not sure how to use them the most wisely. In my personal life, you’ve given me resources beyond money (good wife/marriage, influence in our community, etc.). You’ve given me this special relationship with you and some unique insights into scripture. You’ve given me a gift for public speaking. Am o wasting all of it? Am I missing opportunities for the work you need my vapor of a life to do? I also have areas of my life that are problematic. Am I doing what you want me to do to resolve them?

Father, I will work on trying to assess some of this today. I will seek you, your will, and then try to be willing to sacrifice my own selfishness to answer your call. Please give me eyes to see and ears to hear. Give me a heart to follow, and a mind submitted to you.

In Jesus’s name I pray,

Amen