Prayer For the Broken Hearted


                               Softly breathe on weary soul

                      Your breath, my King, Who paid our toll

                        Rest now, Your Hand, on weary head

                       Renewed, in hope, You'll raise the dead

                            Speak, I pray Thee, Father God,

                       A dream of Heaven, of where You Trod

                            Hold the broken, dry the tear,

                        To those who cry, oh meet us here!

                              Softly Jesus, over each head,

                      Your gifts, sweet dreams, upon each bed.

                        Oh, Lord, please lift the gaze to You

                        And gently light the pathway through

                           I pray You lift the broken heart,

                     Of peace, love hope, You would impart.

                        Be with my friends in dark of night,

                   Please hold them Abba, let shine Your Light.

                                              Amen
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Rodrigues Avatar
August 19, 2023 at 6:11 AM
So lovely a prayer! So heartfelt. Once one loses someone integral to their life the heart indeed breaks and God’s Spirit holds comfort. I lost some family - grandparents, cousin, aunt, uncle but I didn’t live close though they held my heart…but when Mom died that was a heartbreak.
Legros Kelley Avatar
September 16, 2023 at 10:49 PM
It's true Kim, once we lose someone dear to us, we so hold to God's comfort. I too have lost many relatives, my grandparents, uncles, aunts, but when I lost my dad, I became more serious about faith in God. My mom, my beloved Johnny, a cousin who was like a sibling to me when we were little, two sisters and my brother have all passed within the last ten years. I know of so many grappling with such deep loss of late. I can only pray that God reaches out to them right now, wherever they are. This world is so beautiful, but also so sad for so many.
Goldsmith Avatar
August 13, 2023 at 2:31 PM
A lovely write/prayer. I enjoyed reading it. Have a blessed/great day.............
Legros Kelley Avatar
August 18, 2023 at 10:33 PM
Thank you Paula, your comments and visits are always so uplifting, be blessed as well :) <3
Dietrich Avatar
August 13, 2023 at 2:16 PM
this is a gorgeous sincere poem on this Sabbath day, BJ. God bless you.
Legros Kelley Avatar
August 18, 2023 at 10:32 PM
Thank you Andrea, how encouraging you are :) God bless you as well Andrea, your daughter is in my prayers, as well as the rest of your family. <3
George Avatar
August 12, 2023 at 10:09 PM
A lovely prayer dear B.J. When we pray for others, our prayers will quickly be heard. Submitting all broken hearts to the loving and caring hands of God is a godly gesture. I imbibe the spirit of this prayer and join with you in your prayer to heal all broken hearts including mine and yours!
Legros Kelley Avatar
August 18, 2023 at 10:31 PM
Oh, Valsa, your words are so encouraging, thank you so much. I hope they are, and that the Lord's comfort upon the precious broken hearts is a sheer amazement to them, a peace and comfort beyond understanding. This earth is so beautiful, but so broken. Where can we find hope if not in our God, our King? Thank you for joining in with my prayer, and I say amen, healing for your broken heart, as well as my own, thank you! Hugs to you dear sweet friend <3
Mcintosh Avatar
August 12, 2023 at 5:34 PM
Beautiful peace, solace when there’s grief! Thank you for such a wonderful write! A fave, love and prayers, Gina
Legros Kelley Avatar
August 18, 2023 at 10:26 PM
Regina, you and your family are in my prayers, and others in my family are praying for you all as well. Your precious hearts are lifted before the King of kings and Lord of lords in your horrendous grief. I don't understand this earth's sadness at all, why things happen as they do, but I pray God comforts each of you, and helps you to focus on heaven where you know that Brian is in absolute joy. I know even then, it is so hard. Hugs to you beautiful precious friend.
Baker Avatar
August 12, 2023 at 3:31 PM
Thank you, BJ, for this beautiful and heartfelt poem. Your prayer is a blessing to all that are in need of solace in their pain. Bless you, my dear friend, for your loving heart and sensitivity for the soul in pain. Beautiful prayer and a FAV for my list. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
Legros Kelley Avatar
August 18, 2023 at 10:20 PM
Bill, your visit and words are such a blessing to me. This earth has so much sadness and heartbreak, and I know prayer is all we often have to offer. Sometimes it makes me upset, wishing to do more, and yet, even Jesus asked His disciples to pray, the Son of God let us know that prayer is the best thing we can do. I am so honored by your fave, thank you so much. God bless you as well :)
Ball Avatar
August 12, 2023 at 2:44 PM
Oh BJ This Is So Beautiful. A Special Fave For Me. God Bless, JB
Legros Kelley Avatar
August 18, 2023 at 10:16 PM
Judy, I am so blessed and honored by your words and your fave. I think of you often, and my husband and I have prayed for you, hoping you are recovered well sweet friend. I wish you lived near so I could have come over and helped in your time of crisis, I honestly don't know how in the world you do it all, and then to get hit by a car to boot, geez. You're superwoman, that's for certain <3 Take care of yourself my sweet friend and thank you so much for your visit and uplifting words. Hugs to you Judy :) <3
Maverick Avatar
August 12, 2023 at 10:27 AM
Its a shining write anyways..The taitcurn Aussie Says.! Thats if you like to receive my thought Though humble and lowly, they can't be bought.'
Legros Kelley Avatar
August 18, 2023 at 10:11 PM
Ah, thank you Joe, your words ae very encouraging and uplifting to me, I love your phrase 'if you like to receive my thought Though humble and lowly, they can't be bought.' Thats a wonderful way to live :) I hope you are well, God bless you :)
Sands Avatar
August 12, 2023 at 6:02 AM
This is beautiful BJ! A Fave for me. Thank you for sharing. Your heart shines! Blessings :)
Legros Kelley Avatar
August 18, 2023 at 10:09 PM
You are such a blessing Heidi, thank you! I am so encouraged by your sweet comment and fave :) Be blessed my friend <3
Sands Avatar
August 12, 2023 at 6:02 AM
This is beautiful BJ! A Fave for me. Thank you for sharing. Your heart shines! Blessings :)
Proxenos Avatar
August 12, 2023 at 5:49 AM
Another prayer like poem straight from your heart and soul for others. A message that we all ne to hear at sometime or twice or thrice in our lifetimes . Be well and blessed my friend blessing galore Jennifer
Legros Kelley Avatar
August 18, 2023 at 10:07 PM
Yes, twice, thrice, and more, there is much heartbreak on this earth, happily, this earth is not the end of the story for those who trust in the Lord, He is a very loving Father <3 Thank you for your visit and sweet words Jenny, you so uplift me :) Be well my friend <3
Pandit Avatar
August 12, 2023 at 5:23 AM
Your solemn words of faith resonate throughout, BJ. A heartfelt prayer!
Legros Kelley Avatar
August 18, 2023 at 10:04 PM
Thank you Vijay, I appreciate your sweet visit and kind, uplifting comment <3
McBride  Avatar
August 12, 2023 at 3:56 AM
Love it, : ) such a soothing poem, will remember this into a peaceful night of rest , and for many indeed they just need to see the love within you is different from the world that others might seek this source of love , peace and joy : )
Legros Kelley Avatar
August 18, 2023 at 10:03 PM
Thank you Stephan, for your visit and such kind words. I'm happy to know that this poem has blessed you, and I hope you had sweet dreams. The source of hope and peace that comes from our Lord is the only one that can comfort us, I cannot imagine enduring the heartbreaks of this life and losses without His promises and comfort. God bless you :)
Edmonds  Avatar
August 12, 2023 at 1:46 AM
A beautiful prayer Bj, for those of us who are or have been broken hearted. I’m still recovering from the worst trauma in my life, when my husband was seriously ill and I almost lost him twice. Thank you, Belle
Legros Kelley Avatar
August 18, 2023 at 9:58 PM
Oh Belle, I'm so sorry to hear that your husband and you have gone through such trauma, and I hope he has recovered! My husband scared the wits out of me five years ago, he had a heart attack, and not a little one. To think we could have lost him is horrifying, I was in such shock and terror, I know how you feel. Hugs to you Belle. I am going to pray for you both, pray for my sweetheart too if he comes to your mind. I know the terror, it's so horrible. My heart breaks for the terrible losses some are enduring in their lives right now, our dear Regina McIntosh is one that comes to mind, and on my heart in the loss of her precious SIL. So Very tragic.
Kaianah Avatar
August 12, 2023 at 12:54 AM
What a good write BJ. A broken heart is never ever fun... No matter what pain we go through Jesus is with us through it all. It is hard sometimes for to understand that but He never left out side. What ever you or your friend is going through I pray God brings you peace and comfort knowing he is with you ever step of the way! ~Anna Kaianah
Legros Kelley Avatar
August 18, 2023 at 9:53 PM
I have a lot of friends going through so much sadness, as we grow older, its inevitable in this life, but the losses of those too young to have departed, well, those are the sadest of all. Loved ones left in absolute brokenhearted shock just breaks my heart. Thank you for your visit Anna, hugs to you sweet girl <3
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