burn

luke12:35

keep your lamp burning

tend and nurture the flame

of the Spirit that dwells

deep within you

it will light the way

for you and for others

don’t ignore it

don’t neglect it

don’t let it wane

don’t let it go out

don’t allow the cares

of this life to extinguish

the light and life within you

pray continually

make space and time

pay careful attention

watch and wait

this is how

we stay ready

for his coming

O Lord, help me to never neglect or ignore the flame within.  It is your very life within me.  Help me, by your grace, to keep my lamp burning, so that your light illuminates my heart, as well as your world.  Amen.