“The Morning Psalm” of the Psalter has helped me to start my day in stillness, prayer and intercession many times. One morning, I stayed in silence with Psalm 5 most of the day: I lived in it and it in me. I waited before the Lord at my prayer altar and holy fire descended from heaven and warmed my heart.
“Take heart” from my prayer poem that is based on Psalm 5. A few minutes of “Waiting for Holy Fire” can kindle greater devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ…
Waiting for Holy Fire
Open your ears to my words, O Lord,
For you alone my soul yearns;
Open your heart to my cries –
I pound on the door of the heavens!
This morning I drop everything
To my King I lift my hands higher;
This morning I pray at your altar
Waiting for your holy fire.
I take pleasure only in you –
Not what I achieve or gain;
I stand tall only by your mercy –
My pride and anger is in vain.
Descend on me, O Spirit of Christ –
Shine your light on all lies;
Descend on me, O Heavenly Flame –
Burn away all impurities.
I bow, I kneel, I fall,
Praying from your Psalter;
I lay still on my face,
Offering myself on your altar.
In all I say and do
Lead me, O Lord, in your love;
In all I am to be
I trust your Word from above.
I do not listen to deceivers
Who flatter and manipulate;
I do not worry about them –
You will judge their fate.
Cover us with your feathers –
Our only refuge is under your wings.
Cover us with your smile –
You’re the One who makes us sing!
