I bow my head, But words feel slow I call on Jesus, The one I know But there's a whisper, I can't ignore A quiet voice at my spirit's door It speaks in peace, It calls me near For doubt and hesitation I still fear

NUDGE ME TO OBEY, Don't let me turn away When fear begins to rise Teach me what to say Guide me every day, Holy Spirit lead my way NUDGE ME TO OBEY

I feel the call, But I delayed Made my excuses, I was afraid Of restless nights, And a gentle flame I kept calling softly in Your name You gave me strength, You made it clear And in surrender You drew me near

NUDGE ME TO OBEY, Don't let me turn away When fear begins to rise, Teach me what to say, Guide me every day Holy Spirit lead my way NUDGE ME TO OBEY

Give me courage when I'm weak Give me words when I can't speak Let Your love flow through my hands Help me trust Your perfect plans I will believe, I will receive I will proceed, I will proceed

NUDGE ME TO OBEY, I've chosen You today No more running far away (no way) Fill me with Your grace, Let me see Your face In every step I take (I take) NUDGE ME TO OBEY I trust You as I walk this road You lift my heart You bear the load, In every prayer in all I do Holy Spirit I'll follow You…..

Come, Lord Jesus, I draw near.  Come, Lord Jesus, calm my fear.  Come, Lord Jesus, let me rest.  Come, Lord Jesus, here I rest. 

In morning’s hush before the noise,  Before the world begins to call,  I see Thee seated, still and poised,  With open arms for all.  No harsh rebuke, no stern demand,  No record of my haste—  Only mercy, outstretched hand,  And love I have misplaced. 

Come, Lord Jesus, I draw near.  Come, Lord Jesus, Thou art here.  Come, Lord Jesus, let me rest.  Come, Lord Jesus, here I rest. 

No many words need now be said,  For Thou dost know my mind;  Each anxious thought within my head,  Each sorrow left behind.  So when the day calls me away,  And labors fill my sight,  I rise with peace that does not sway,  For Thou hast been my light. 

Come, Lord Jesus, I draw near.  Come, Lord Jesus, ever near.  Come, Lord Jesus, let me rest.  Come, Lord Jesus, here I rest. 

Ending prayer

I am feeling convicted. I have been so preoccupied with the busyness of my life. I have been forgetful even ignoring, an inner invitation from Jesus. I lean into my imagining and hear a gentle welcoming voice:

"Come. Come; I am waiting. Come dear one, I am here. My door is always open.  My arms will hug you close. I have been expecting you. I have been missing you.  Come, You will find peace here with me."

Dark nights where I couldn't see the road 

But then I read those sacred lines 

And peace floods in, every single time 

Nothing can separate, no, nothing at all 

Not death, not life, not the rise or the fall 

No angel, no demon, no shadow, no flame 

Can tear me away from the love in His name 

God's love through Jesus, forever remains 

I bring my worries, lay them at His feet 

He lifts me up when I feel defeat 

I don't need all the answers today 

Just the strength to walk His holy way 

This world may twist, may break and bend 

But His love has no start, and it has no end 

Through every prayer, I feel Him near 

A voice in the Word I was longing to hear 

Nothing can separate, no, nothing at all 

Not depth, nor height, no tower too tall 

No power of darkness, no whisper of doubt 

Can keep His love from pouring out 

God's love through Jesus, forever devout 

Nothing can separate, no, nothing at all 

Not time, not trial, not the hardest call 

His promise stands, through joy and pain 

And I will see Him once again 

God's love through Jesus, forever sustains 

Thank You, Lord of the universe, Lord of my heart... 

for Your eternal love is revealed through Jesus. 

Help us carry that love into this world— 

in every word, every step, and every act of grace. 

Because this world needs more than answers... 

it needs Your love, through us. 

Amen

(Verse 1) We come to You with open hands, grateful hearts, a faithful band.  You gave us breath, You gave us days; now we give back in quiet ways.

(Chorus)  Thanks and giving, not just words, living out the truth we’ve heard.  What can we offer, what can we do to show the world we walk with You?  Thanks and giving, every day, not just in what we kneel and pray.

(Verse 2)  Thank You, Lord, for food and light; we’ll feed the ones who face the night.  Thank You for our warm, safe space; we’ll help someone find their place.

(Verse 3)  You gave us love, so freely poured; now we step out, to serve You more.  With every act, both small and true, we say “Thank You,” Lord, to You.

(Chorus)  Thanks and giving, not just words, living out the truth we’ve heard. What can we offer, what can we do, to show the world we walk with You? Thanks and giving, every day, in every quiet act, we’ll stay. Thanks and giving, not just words; we give it all to You. Thanks and giving, every day; in every quiet act… we’ll stay. Lord, this is our thanks… and our giving too.

I see Thee, Lord, by Galilee, Thy sandals kissed by shore and sea, The boats are moored, the nets hang dry, Yet in Thy gaze, the heavens lie.

The fishermen with calloused hand, Didst hear Thy voice and leave the sand, No question asked, no burden borne, Just hearts that rose like light at morn.

O call me, Lord, as Thou didst then, Beside the sea, through dust and men. I’ll cast my net no more for gold, But follow Thee, brave, strong, and bold.

Thou walked the path where sinners trod, Yet every step revealed our God. With healing hand and Gospel word, Thy voice, though soft, was always heard.

Did they but feel Thy holy flame, Before they knew Thy wondrous Name? Or was it love, too pure to flee, That drew them fast to follow Thee?

O call me, Lord, as Thou didst then, Beside the sea, through dust and men. I’ll cast my net no more for gold, But follow Thee, brave, strong, and bold.

O Christ, if I had walked that shore, Would I have dropped my life for more? Yet now Thou call’st in Spirit’s breath, And bids me rise from doubt and death.

Thy Galilee is here today, Where’er Thy footsteps lead the way. And I, though weak, shall not delay— Thy voice still calls, I must obey.

O call me, Lord, as Thou didst then, Beside the sea, through dust and men. I’ll cast my net no more for gold, But follow Thee, brave, strong, and bold.

Amen... Amen... I follow Thee.

This song is written about James 1:19-26 and influenced by what Angie has written for Prayer Corner

My dear brothers and sisters, let your heart be still 

Quick to listen, slow to speak, may God renew our will 

When the world is aching—wars, hunger, fear and pain 

Let our tongues be bridges of grace, not words in vain 

Lord, I’m feeling weary, quick to anger, quick to cry 

Calm my heart, bring healing, help me speak Your light 

Gift of grace, let Your words fall from my lips like rain 

Speak with love, speak with truth, take away my shame 

In my weakness, make my voice a comfort, not a wound 

Let kindness be the echo of Your love in every room 

Children trembling in the hallways, trauma fills the air 

Mass loss, displacement, grief we’re tempted not to bear 

When frustration rises, when my patience runs so thin 

Give me words of gentleness—let Your peace give in 

Even when I’m tired and stressed, let grace flow through my breath 

Shape my tone with humility, let kindness overcome unrest 

Let not my tongue sin, but bring hope to broken hearts 

May every phrase I utter mirror Your love, Lord, from the start 

Gift of grace, let Your words fall from my lips like rain 

Speak with love, speak with truth, take away my shame 

In my weakness, make my voice a comfort, not a wound 

Let kindness be the echo of Your love in every room 

Lord, I’m feeling weary, quick to anger, quick to cry 

Calm my heart, bring healing, help me speak Your light 

May my words show grace and truth, reflecting who You are 

A humble voice of mercy, shining bright like a star 

In Jesus’s name, Amen—I speak with healing balm 

Grant me the strength to speak Your peace, to be my neighbor’s calm