Quickening in Meeting Mr. Jesus Christ

oh Lord you hear my prayers
always
i reach out to you, though my words come slowly
there are times of silence
when I just don’t know what to say
i plea, God help me pray.

my heart is hard and feels empty
yet i know You indwell me
the shell i’ve created keeps us apart
it’s my self-induced isolation
i cry out to you as tears run down my face
are tears Living Water, showing me You are here?

You know my heart, what is inside
dear Lord You urge me on “Speak to me, I am here!”
miraculously the words begin to flow
as my heart begins to open
and soften.

oh wretched woman that i am
sobbing in my Father’s arms
knowing all before me is for Your glory
but for grace, tenderness, and mercy
You’ve shown me throughout a lifetime
i would be nothing, save for You.

Holy Spirit, rain down!