Abba Father

I thank you that you use the press

surrounding on all sides

to turn my head to you

for momentary afflictions

that scrub away distractions, busyness, and the trivial

providing grace for needed rest in you

for disappointments and closed doors

testing my faith and patience

to not settle, but seek your best

and trust your goodness and wisdom

for all the ways you speak

how you love, guide, and discipline

that through it all I may just know you

and be ready for the eternal weight of glory

I will enjoy forever and ever in you

Amen.