Lord may all
of your children
know the joy
of your presence
the peace and comfort
of your love
in our hearts
may we let loose
our grasp on fear
worry and hatred
and let you be
the arbiter
of justice
among us
that we may focus
on being loved by you
and loving one another
THE JOY OF YOUR PRESENCE
By Robert Van Valkenburgh
‘Meditations of a Gentle Warrior’ at http://www.holisticbudo.com
To read my longer writing, visit my blog ‘Grappling With Divinity’ at http://www.robertvanvalkenburgh.com
Bring to God
your sadness
your broken heart
and confusion
he awaits
your cry for help
for love
is never imposed
it is only ever
offered freely
God will give you
comfort
a place to rest
and the courage
to go on
BRING TO GOD
By Robert Van Valkenburgh
‘Meditations of a Gentle Warrior’ at http://www.holisticbudo.com
To read my longer writing, visit my blog ‘Grappling With Divinity’ at http://www.robertvanvalkenburgh.com
Lord may I arise
in the morning
with the faith
that this day is yours
and I along with it
to do with
according to your will
and when I lie down
to rest at night
may I do so
with thankfulness
for all you have provided
THIS DAY IS YOURS
By Robert Van Valkenburgh
‘Meditations of a Gentle Warrior’ at http://www.holisticbudo.com
To read my longer writing, visit my blog ‘Grappling With Divinity’ at http://www.robertvanvalkenburgh.com
I abandon myself
to the abyss
of unknowing
I submit my spirit
in faith
to silence
to the place that is nowhere
and everywhere
where I find nothing
and everything
I cannot seek God
but in stillness
God seeks me
GOD SEEKS ME
By Robert Van Valkenburgh
‘Meditations of a Gentle Warrior’ at http://www.holisticbudo.com
To read my longer writing, visit my blog ‘Grappling With Divinity’ at http://www.robertvanvalkenburgh.com
Returning
to silence
I surreder
to vulnerability
acknowledge
my weakness
submit to
your presence
in silence
I decrease
that you may
increase in my soul
INCREASE IN MY SOUL
By Robert Van Valkenburgh
‘Meditations of a Gentle Warrior’ at http://www.holisticbudo.com
To read my longer writing, visit my blog ‘Grappling With Divinity’ at http://www.robertvanvalkenburgh.com
Meditations on God 