Friday, November 09, 2018

We Pray With Her 1: Rededication

A response to We Pray With Her pages 3-4

Master,

As impulses have drawn me to Reverend Paige's book, and as I've heard Your voice calling me back to daily devotions, bless my reading of We Pray With Her. Open my heart to Your will and message. Open my eyes to Your people around me, and show me how to open my schedule to listen.

Master, time and again, You've called me to leadership: CIT camp, two of Case's retreats, Camp Allegheny, my wind tunnel test, facility management, Women in STEM Leadership Development. It's been a long road, but as much as I've attested no interest, I've seen You equip me for this call. I know You have a plan, but I don't know what it is.

Master, what do You want me to do? Where should I set my sights next? If I'm to be a leader, who will I lead? Engineers at work? Coworkers? Readers (of my books or my blog or at conventions)?

Faithful Master, as You call me again to lead through my art, I find that I'm remiss in dedicating my new project. You made more of the first book than I dared to dream, and I know it is making an impression on people. God, use those planted seeds for Your will. Touch the people who need a light in dark times and those who need a wake up call to love their neighbors and themselves.

Holy Spirit, guide my ideas and word choices and themes in this second book. Make it an instrument of Your love and grace, so that others may find peace and joy.