Prayer: A Patched Poem
In the morning, while it is still dark, go to a deserted place. Shut the door. Say nothing to anyone. Be silent before the Lord God. Be silent. Do not occupy yourself with great things. Calm and quiet your soul, like a weaned child with its mother. Be still and know that I am God. Be still. Wait in silence for God alone. In quietness and in trust shall be your strength. Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him. Wait. Abide in the shadow of the Almighty, your refuge and strength. Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Trust in him at all times. Trust. The Lord is your shepherd. Lie down in green pastures, beside the still waters, all who are weary, and find rest for your soul. Rest.
This is a cento poem that I put together during a recent retreat. All of its lines are from Scripture. Here are the references:
Mark 1:35
Matthew 6:6
Mark 16:8
Zephaniah 1:7
Psalm 131:1
Psalm 131:2
Psalm 46:10
Psalm 62:1
Isaiah 30:15
Psalm 37:7
My Pastoral Ponderings 
I love this!! I am going to print it out so I can use it during my prayer time. Thank you for sharing.
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Me too! Blessings to you, James
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Praise the Lord! Be still and trust God.
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Amen!
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Love that poem. I is a wonderful use of scripture.
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Thank you 🙂
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Your poem is beautiful, one I should pray when my soul is restless.
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Thank you 🙂
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Wonderful! I should have read this before my tired attempt at prayer this afternoon. The structure and foundation in Scripture make this the scaffolding I need when my soul is especially weary as I am right now. A divine appointment, indeed!
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Every “tired attempt at prayer” is prayer, but thank you for your kind comment, and may you find that promised rest for your soul.
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Beautiful cento poetry ❤🌹
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Thank you 🙂
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