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March 20, 2003
My Little Prayer
God sends angels and works miracles in precious ways. I must remember that I have Him. If nobody else.
I've not prayed for months and I think I will start here. Not because I want to broadcast my thoughts, but because I want to trust my loved ones to Him. And invite you guys to pray with me too. :)
Dear Lord Father In Heaven
Lord Father,
I thank you for making a bad day good. I thank you that I have a housemate in Michelle, whom though I never thought of sharing my personal thoughts to her, I made a decision to do so today and I didnt regret it cuz she gave me a good hug and made me feel better, made me laugh and comforted me. Dear Lord, thank you for such saving grace so within reach in Melbourne. Let me learn to trust her and treat her as the friend you want me to be for her.
Lord I thank you for Kushi, for her understanding of my predicament because of the mere fact that we are in the same boat. Dear Lord, thank you for sending her my way just at the point when I'm at my wits' end. I know she has to be godsend. Lord, let us strengthen our friendship and our faith and our strength through You and my paranoia be quelled through her calm and comforting words. Let me be her support when she needs me the way she provided understanding and selfless support for me tonight. Thank you Lord, for letting me know that I'm not alone in this.
Lord I also thank you for sweet friends who care for me even when they are so far away. People like Jiaying and Gracie who have been there for me in their own ways even when they are so far away. Lord I pray that You shine your light over Jiaying and look after her, let her know that she is beautiful and perfect in Your sight and bless her and keep her in health and good faith. Lord, I also pray for Grace who is in Japan working right now. I pray that You will be her strength, her comfort and her refuge because she is, like me, away from friends and family in a foreign land. Lord let her enjoy the beauty of Your creation and see the world that You have created for us. Lord, also let her grow in Your presence, that being alone in Japan will make her stronger and more like You. Lord I place my two friends in Your trusting hands.
Lord I also pray for my family and friends. Lord, in this time of uncertainty and unrest, I pray that You will guide them along with their lives and not let any harm befall on them. Lord I pray that You keep them hopeful and not disillusioned and cynical with what's going on witht heir lives. Let those who are tired from work or study seek rest in You and let those who have to work and study hard and face challenges, find wisdom and strength from You. Lord I pray that You will keep them and protect them from all harm. Thank You Lord.
Lord, I pray also for my friend, Matt, who is going away for a while. He is worried, Lord, for his family in Greece, while he is gone. Lord I just pray that You will allay his fears and worries and let him learn to trust that You will take care of his family for him. Lord, I pray also, for the safety for all my loved ones that I can't be with now. I don't know how dangerous the global situation is, but I know everything is in Your hands. So Lord, may Your will be done and may we trust in You.
Lord, I pray especially for David. That You will keep him safe from everything and anything. From danger, from exhaustion, from bad thoughts or loneliness. Lord, be His strength, Lord shower your love upon him. I pray that you will take good care of him and not let him get frustrated or depressed or aggravated at times like this. Let him know that he is not alone and that he has family, friends and me who love him very much. Lord, I also put our relationship in your hands. That I know this is a trying period of time and I just want to let you know that I will commit it entirely into your hands. I will try to, and when I fail, Lord, I pray you will be there to help me up.
Thank you, Lord, for this time of prayer that I'm having with You. It's certainy something that I didn't plan for the day. Thank you, Lord, for giving me a sister who reminds me to pray even though she is non-Christian. Lord, take care of her for me too. Lord I just thank you for this opportunity of release and comfort that I can seek you in times of over-worry and I will talk to you more tomorrow. Thank You Lord. It's been great talking to you again.
Amen.
Hmm...this prayer is not so little after all, it seems. ;)
Posted by lainey at March 20, 2003 11:17 PM