Taco Prayers are Delicious Any Time of the Day

 So I saw this on a podcast this morning and it resonated with me. Too often I begin prayer like I am speaking to a genie in a bottle. This will be a way for me to direct my prayer in a saucy way. After all, it is okay to begin the day or end the day with tacos, right? 

What I would like to do is actually type my prayer this morning using this format. Here I go. 

Lord, I am so grateful that Ronnie B and I are off today on an adventure in our new to us rv. The journey to family is something I look forward to because of the time the two of us will spend together. Getting to be with at least a part of our kid’s families Christmas will also be such a gift. 

Thank you for the family that I once thought would not be possible. You are the giver of my heart and knew just what children would be a part of my life even when I had doubts. 

God help me to be more present in the lives of others. This season of isolating is not good for me or my relationships. I trust you to work on my heart and show me what changes I need to be more willing to be out there reaching others and allowing them to reach me. I teased a friend who definitely has FOMO fear of missing out that I have FOSU fear of showing up. But it is not at all funny. I do avoid in this time of my life and I hate this change in me. Lord, help me to joyfully be present.

Father, be with my family that I will not be with this Christmas season. Help those who are alone know that you are with them always. For those who isolate as I do, give them the courage to be included with others. For those who are able, help them to reach out and include someone who desperately needs to be included. 

Lord, help me to show up and find joy in the gatherings this holiday season. Help smooth our time with family so nobody feels left out or minimized by our time with others. Let them know how much we love each one and how we long to balance our time so everyone feels included. Please find your way to bring my children back in relationship with one another. It is not by accident that they live within an hour of one another. You have a plan. Give me confidence in your ways and your timing. 

In Him,

Joyful

12-12-24

Happy fourth anniversary Natalie and Nate!