Comments on: Drunk Prayers

By: Mike Peckham

Mike Peckham — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 05:02:10 +0000

I agree wholeheartedly regarding the admission that ministry blogs can often be a ‘laborious’ read – regardless of the reason for that, it was the thought that caused me to skip all but the mp3 song and lyrics. The subsequent comments however, piqued my curiosity and so I read…

I am always taken aback by how the Lord will bring a perfectly timed reminder or message to us through the spirit or willing messengers, even as I either blatantly run from Him, or silently forget his marvelous grace and slowly slide backwards (as it has happened many times.)

Reading Tim Huffs article, posted here is just such a moment. The chain of events which brought me to this moment include:

a question on “the greatest cinematic character” of all time
an agreement
curiosity as to ‘why the heck the name “Graham Shaw” sounded so familiar
a fruitless trip to Wikipedia to find out
and a Google search of his name which lead me to this page, this article and this moment.

I had accepted the Lord in 86 and stumbled for 25 years – recently baptized, I have found in the past week a number of gentle “shepherds prods” in the back of my head as well as unexpected grace.

To you both, thank you for being willing servants, and may we all strive diligently for that same most noble calling.

Mike.

By: Barb Lawrence

Barb Lawrence — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:48:55 +0000

Unto the least of these , you do it unto me

By: Barb Lawrence

Barb Lawrence — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:58:27 +0000

The story goes on ,but the message remains – God loves each and every one of us , no matter the state we’re in.He invites us to his table , will we respond ? He calls us to his side , will we go ? He cries out to His children , can we hear Him in the midst of darkness ? The deep message of the song rings true – find rest oh my soul – in God alone,my Rock and my Redeemer.

By: Elaine

Elaine — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:44:40 +0000

Totally amazing…thank you for this gift…Wonderful..hope your well soon

By: PAF

PAF — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:27:49 +0000

So Sobering.
Most profound !
Thanks

By: shauna Bjorndahl

shauna Bjorndahl — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:04:40 +0000

This poem set to music is so very beautiful. I sit with people as a Spiritual Director, and am learning how lovely our prayers are to our loving God. Whether they are prayers of drunkenness, depression, tears, grief, joy, laughter, song, or sorrow. As Richard Rhor writes…everything belongs.

By: GIo Amadei

GIo Amadei — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:39:17 +0000

Awesome piece Thanks Steve and Tim and Graham and God for touching us in unexpecting ways and times

By: Joyce Douglas

Joyce Douglas — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:21:46 +0000

I loved the song – Drunk Again Prayer. It says so much to us about the sorrows of this person, yet some of the hope is there, but, I’m drunk again. It is a wonderful sign that God helped him sing that prayer for you before your speech making.

Very interesting. We just listened to the Abbey North Drummers and what a wonderful time we had with Bazz & Christine. Very talented & God driven folk.

By: April Vance

April Vance — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:35:08 +0000

Thank you for sharing these poignant thoughts and lyrics. Encountering Jesus is always life changing.
Mat 25:40 Then the King will say, ‘I’m telling the solemn truth: Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me–you did it to me.’

By: Will Vandervelde

Will Vandervelde — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:55:58 +0000

This is the first blog of yours that I have read and it was terrible!!!

Just jokes. First of all thanks for the huge laugh your gave me shortly after midnight with your opening honest coments..

Your story from your friend is extremely touching!!!

I was also encouraged in how you lead your Christian life among fellow Christians and the “heathen”.

~ Will Vandervelde

P.S. I am looking forward to listening to the song but my wife’s says not quite yet, “I’m finsishing off my paper”