Amy Secrist

Tag: help

  • Bending

    I bend and snap closed her pink heart-covered raincoat, my knees creaking, the fabric swishing. I sweep back a lock of her wavy blonde hair and click the purple flower clip into place. We will rush for shoes and boots and bag. She cries when she’s tired, only she doesn’t know that’s the reason. I…

  • An Always and Everything Prayer

    (Reposted from livingwithchrist.us)   The greatest among you must be your servant. Jesus, as I go about my day today, I will have many opportunities to put others ahead of myself. Help me to recognize those times and to respond as you would have me respond. I will have opportunities to practice humility. Help me…

  • A Mother’s Prayer for Tenderness

    Lord, help me; may I be understanding instead of judgmental; may I be kind instead of quick: may I be compassionate instead of angry, and may I always remember we are in this together. Amen.