
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.