Prayer of the Afflicted
Prayer of the afflicted
Dear Lord,
God and Father
of all tender mercies,
Please allow me
to beseech you
in my time of affliction,
I know Dear Father,
that you care for
even the sparrows,
how much more so
you care for
your faithful servants...
especially
in our time of need
I know not of my sins,
as I cannot see my own
imperfections, and
it is hard to see myself
as you do,
through your loving lens
Dwelling as I do,
in this earthenware vessel
of your making,
my treacherous heart
tries to impose it's will,
but thanks to your Word
and the power you have given me
I have thus far continued to
battle my fallen flesh
I am unaware of my sins
and for these I am truly sorry
as I must have failed you
in thought, word or deed
I know you alone
are wholly righteous
and,
only because of your mercy,
and loving kindness
can I approach you in prayer
thanks for giving us your
Son as a ransom on our behalf,
although many of
humankind do not know,
or appreciate,
your loving gift,
I do!
I look forward to
your righteous new world,
as promised in your Word,
where all suffering and even death
will be swallowed up forever
I have faith in you,
that you will
keep your promises
as you are a God
who cannot lie
until then dear Father,
please help me
to endure my afflictions,
to endure this wicked world
and it's sadistic ruler
until your time comes
to step into human affairs
once again,
please continue to bless me
even though I am nothing but dust;
but, you in your Majestic Mercy
and Loyal Love of Righteousness
understand my incompleteness
and forgive
In Jesus name,
Amen
John Derek Hamilton
August 23,2019
Copyright © John Hamilton | Year Posted 2019
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