Covenant Prayer—Michael Stalcup

A sonnet after John Wesley.

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Michael Stalcup is a missionary and poet living in Bangkok, Thailand. His poems have been published in Biola University's 2023 Lent Project, Commonweal Magazine, Cultivating, Ekstasis Magazine, First Things, and Sojourners Magazine. He co-teaches Spirit & Scribe, a workshop integrating spiritual formation and writing craft (which several Rabbits have attended). You can find more of his work at michaelstalcup.com.

Covenant Prayer

by Michael Stalcup

I am no longer mine but wholly yours,
so wield me as you will; assign my rank
among the great or small; fling wide the doors
to honor or humiliation, thanks
or accusation—take my hand and lead
me through; permit me influence and fame
or have me follow you unseen and freed
from weights I cannot bear—but let your name
be glorified; spare me from suffering
or let it shape me; bless or break my plans;
extend my days or martyr me; I bring
my life into your scarred and sovereign hands.
Whatever comes, my heart will rest content
for you are mine—your blood my covenant.

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