Day 17: What I pray when I don't have enough.

This is a repost. If it's cheating I don't care. 

My heart needs this prayer like a dry sponge needs moisture. 

It's the inspiration behind the name of this blog, the truth God branded on my soul about 4 years ago. I need to go back to it, to state it again and again and claim it for myself. For this ordinary Monday. 

May you soak in the promise of John 15 today, friends. I know I am. 

Oh Lord, my Provider
today I lack. 

So I recall your promise to me. 

You are trustworthy. You have always kept your promise. 

Remain in Me. Abide in my love. 

 Remain, stay, continue, live, set up camp under the protection of your love.

Do this and fruit will abound. 

Apart from me you can do nothing. 

My efforts 

My striving
My best intentions devoid of you are flat and useless. 


I have told you this so that you can 
have JOY- real and complete. 
Where is the joy when I strive and struggle? 
Take me back to that spacious place
That vast expanse under the covering of your love. 


Remain in Me. Abide in my love. 
Help me to put down roots, 
set up my makeshift tent, this temporary dwelling under your wings.
Teach me to be still and soak in the melody of your truth
that in that vast expanse I may discover my belovedness 
And yield fruit that they will know I am yours. 

{ John 15 }