A Flow of Prayer

Today my heart is anxious, Lord,

I am consumed with what I see,

And much of what has yet to be.

Today my heart is anxious, Lord,

I’m struggling with what to do,

And uncertainty about hearing You.

Today my heart is anxious, Lord,

My fears overwhelm my mind,

And my faith seems hard to find.

Today my heart is anxious, Lord,

I’m not looking where I should,

And so my anxiety is understood.

I’ll turn my eyes toward You, Lord,

Choose to trust You and obey,

And remember You can always make a way.

I’ll turn my eyes toward You, Lord,

For now quietly I’ll wait,

And remember Your love is great.

I’ll turn my eyes toward You, Lord,

Recall Your goodness toward me is sure,

And in You I know my life’s secure.

I’ll turn my eyes toward You, Lord,

And give you my anxious heart,

Which is what I should have done to start.


My mind, my eyes, my heart I give,

From You comes hope for life to live.

Not just exist and muddle through,

But abundant life to live in You.

I look forward to the time and day,

When all my fears are gone to stay.

When in Your love I’m truly free,

Never forgetting You care for me.

So I lay it all at the altar again,

Thankful I can call You friend.

That's why by this world I am not bound,

And at Your feet my peace is found.

By Diana DePriest
© May 13, 2009