A Whisper Away



Woke up from my sleep crying deep gut wrenching sobs. I sent a message to someone that I know will pray for me when they see it. As I laid in my bed weeping, I remembered the wisdom of a dear friend who has gone on to be with the Lord. When your life circumstances are overwhelming, go to the Lord in prayer for others. Leave your pain at the feet of Jesus and then lift up the to heaven the names of thr hurting and broken.  So I got up. Made a pot of coffee, went to my prayer corner in my room and did just that. Most days I’m strong, other days I’m not.  To the widow/widower, I prayed for you. To the single parent who is hanging on by a thread, I prayed for you. To the struggling married couple, I prayed for you. To the single who is constantly overlooked, I prayed for you. To the evangelist who doesn’t have a home, I prayed for you. To the missionary who is giving their all for just one soul, I prayed for you. To the pastors wife that wants to give up, I prayed for you. To the child who just wants to be loved, I prayed for you. To the barren woman, I prayed  for you. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May His face shine upon you. May His peace surround you and carry you. May His joy be your strength. May your dark days become filled with light. May you know and walk in grace and mercy. Jesus is just a whisper away.

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