Since I have been back I have been reading and re-reading a small book of prayers that I got in Haiti. The prayers were written by Haitians who converted to Christianity out of Voodoism. They are simple, and perhaps more profound for their simplicity. I want to learn to pray like that, without wasting words, simply asking, adoring, or praising God. Here are two of my favorites;
Senye,
Tout la vi mwen, mwen te tankou yon raje; men lot jou ou te rache m' e ou te plante nan jaden w' nan.
Mwen vin tounen yon fle.
Mwen jenn e mwen vle grandi e kiltive pou m' sa vin pi bel toujou
Lord,
All my life, I have been just a weed; but the other day you pulled me up and planted me in your garden.
I became a flower.
I am young and I want to grow and be cultivated so I can become more beautiful.
Father,
They say I am poor.
Thank you, Father.
May I also be poor in spirit,
that I may inherit the Kingdom of God.
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Thank you for sharing these. It has been my privilege to read about your journey and your heart. Your posts are challenging and encouraging and full of love. God is so good and I can see HIm faithfully leading you closer and closer to Him.
May God's richest blessings shower down on you,
Elizabeth Schmus
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