When the Pressure Is On

When the Pressure Is On is an unedited prayer-poem I wrote in just five minutes. I hope this prayer-poem inspires you today.

Today’s post is based on the prompt for Five Minute Friday. Today’s prompt is “Pressure,” and here is my prayer/poem.

When the Pressure Is On

 

Father God,

When the pressure is on

and I’m tempted to complain

whine

or drop out

remind me that pressure

can be good:

 

the trickling water

from a hose

transformed by a pressure washer

to deep clean

 

the tension on a string

in a weaver’s loom

to create a beautiful tapestry

impossible without pressure

 

the strength in a massage

to relive aches in deep tissue

not possible

with a light touch.

 

May I see some pressure in my life

as necessary

for greater purpose

and efficiency.

 

But if the pressure exceeds

a helpful mark

may I run to you

for relief

help

discernment

and perfect peace

even inside the highest

pressure moments.

 

May the moments of pressure

in my daily life

refine me

like an olive press

releasing the life-giving

oil to soften

nourish

and anoint

others with your goodness.

 

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