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February 6, 2011

Dear God…


Dear God…


So many of my friends are hurting.
They are your daughters.
They are my sisters.
Some are small hurts.  Some are hurts unfathomable. 
But there is pain in it all.
And their pain is my pain.  
But even more I know their pain is YOUR pain. 


Please give me strength to be your arms for them.  
Your shoulder for them.  
Your ears for them.  
Your heart for them.  

Instill me with your wisdom to say the right words.  
God breathed words.  
Biblical words.  
Words of hope.  
Words of healing.  
Words of TRUTH…even when it’s painful.
Give me strength to walk this walk with them.  
Fight this battle with them.
Run this race with them.

Give us a vision for the finish line.
For your redemption.
For your future for them.

It’s dark right now.
It’s murky.
It’s cloudy.
It’s the underside of the tapestry.  

But.

I know there is light.
I know there is clarity.
I know there is sun because there is a SON!
I know there is beauty on the other side, the masterpiece of their life that you designed from the beginning of time. 


Time. 


We do not want to linger in this time.  Time that feels like eternity.


But. We wait.


For.


Your timing.  Your perfection.

Thank you for LOVING us.  Thank you for the HARD TIMES that grow us.
That change us.  That REFINE us!

Thank you for refining me through THEM!

Love,

Your child.


14 Comments Filed Under: Devotionals, Good Thoughts, Simply Sundays

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  1. Yanick says

    February 6, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Amen. Your friends are lucky to have you to prayer for them, to be there for them. Hope everything turns ok.

    Reply
  2. Karen says

    February 6, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    This is a wonderful post. I too have been burdened as I visited around this week – so many hurting, going through life-style changes, longing for those who have went to be with the Lord, and aches & pains. All these are near & far – but, only ONE who is close to them all! I thank you for sharing this prayer & I too join with you lifting them to HIM.

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  3. NanaDiana says

    February 6, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Amen- We all need this prayer! Hugs- Diana

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  4. Thoughts for the day says

    February 6, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Beautiful words, Beautiful prayer. Powerful… thank you …

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  5. Judy says

    February 6, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Very beautiful! What an incredible sentiment.

    Reply
  6. Tina says

    February 6, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Excellent, beautiful prayer!

    Reply
  7. michelle says

    February 6, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    I cannot even tell you how perfect this post is for me today. Thank you so much!! I will keep this one close.

    Reply
  8. Cindy says

    February 6, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Beautiful!

    Reply
  9. Chandra Chinnis says

    February 7, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    Beautiful prayer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  10. Nellie's Cozy place says

    February 7, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    What a heartfelt and touching prayer!
    I am sure the Lord is pleased.

    It is hard to watch those we love hurt, but I can tell you are a good friend or family member. God is faithful………..

    Blessings to you and prayers for you,
    Nellie

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  11. Liz@https://infusewithliz.blogspot.com/ says

    February 7, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    That was beautiful and timely as so many are hurting. Than-you for sharing.

    Reply
  12. Christie says

    February 7, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    This is so beautiful! I will print this one! I am loving ‘Simply Sunday’ and EVERYTHING you girls are doing…kids table, simply Sunday, and food…what could be better! I love it all! Christie

    Reply
  13. Leslie @ goodbye, house! HELLO, HOME! says

    February 9, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    These are powerful and
    life-changing words you have prayed.

    Amen, Lord.
    Let it be so.

    Bring your Divine Interruption.
    Use it to help us guide others to you.

    Reply
  14. Deb Chitwood says

    February 24, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    An absolutely beautiful prayer! It articulates my thoughts perfectly at a time when my heart breaks anew because of another friend’s suffering and my prayer list for others seems to grow longer each day.
    Deb @ RaisingFigureSkaters.com

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