Oh God, I praise you with all of my heart, for you have looked with favor upon your servant. You have heard my cries in the night; you have been near to me when I was lost and hurting.

Your voice is most precious to me.
I consider every word as valuable as gold, as beautiful as diamonds and rubies.

I seek your face in response to your call to come deeper.
I have heard your whispers and my heart draws near to you.

Oh, that you would give me the great honor of being your friend!
I long to hear what is on your mind, the things that make you glad, the things that hurt your heart.

May you find a home in me, a place to rest, a place to be known.
I open my life to you; please make your home in me.

December 10, 2021