Father!!
Father, I am tired!
Sometimes I think I can’t take it anymore!
The pain I feel is beyound my strength, but you are my strength in these times, like David, of old, who else can I turn to but you!
In the times that my mind says give in, give up, let go, my heart cries out and you are there!
Lord, take the times of pain, of hurt and use them to honor You, to exalt You. I thank you that I no longer run from you but to You!
You are always there, even when I don’t “see you” or “feel you,” nevertheless you are there with arms open, to take me into your arms, to let me lay my head on your shoulder, that you hold me tight, as the tears flow, you feel my pain, my hurt, my wounds, my fears.
You let me know, it’s all right, that I will make it through this, that your purposes are being accomplished and that brings joy to my heart, to know that our relationship is not based on how I feel but on Your Word, that it was all taken to the cross so that we might be one!
You sing songs to my heart, that go deep and bring healing within, that brings comfort and helps me to endure the dark nights of the soul, to walk through the valleys and to climb the mountains together, knowing, that you walk side by side with me.
Father, I know many of my friends who are reading this are going through pains, through hurts, through things that seem impossible, but let them know, as you have let me know, that you are here right beside us, leading us, guiding us.
Father help us to remember Psalm 23:
“THE LORD is my Shepherd [to feed, guide, and shield me], I shall not lack. He makes me lie down in [fresh, tender] green pastures; He leads me beside the still and restful waters. [Rev. 7:17.]
He refreshes and restores my life (my self); He leads me in the paths of righteousness [uprightness and right standing with Him–not for my earning it, but] for His name’s sake.
Yes, though I walk through the [deep, sunless] valley of the shadow of death, I will fear or dread no evil, for You are with me; Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my [brimming] cup runs over.
Surely or only goodness, mercy, and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life, and through the length of my days the house of the Lord [and His presence] shall be my dwelling place.”
(Psalm 23:1-6)
(Amplified Bible)
November 27th, 2005 at 21:48
“You are my strength when I am weak
You are the treasure that I seek
You are my all in all…..
Seeking You as a precious jewel
Lord to give up I’d be a fool
You are my all in all…..
Jesus Lamb of God
Worthy is your name
Jesus Lamb of God
Worthy is your name
Taking my sin, my cross, my shame
Rising again, I bless your name
You are my all in all…..
When I fall down You pick me up
When I am dry You fill my cup
You are my all in all
November 28th, 2005 at 00:53
I am sorry to hear that things are rough for you right now, Paul! I know you are clinging to all those verses that so encourage a person too! I have often thought so much of Joseph’s response to his brothers who used him so spitefully…”But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive!” Now, maybe you are not thinking of your pain today as in some future event even contributing to saving other people’s lives (and perhaps those especially of your own kin), but who knows the future? God wastes nothing and we know our tears do count, otherwise why would HE gather them in HIS bottle? This won’t change how you feel inside…but you need hope, as we all do! What is the situation today, will not necessarily be what is tomorrow! The Lord bless you, Paul, and make His face to shine upon you and give you peace!
This is a hard time of year to maintain hope, with the shorter, rainy, darker days too. Be sure to surround yourself with friends and others who love and care for you! Father God…Abba, I ask YOU to put a scab over the wound on Paul’s heart…to make it heal, so he can proceed on with courage, strength and hope!! And so he can fulfill his destiny that YOU have planned for him to complete…let him run with endurance the race set before him!
Blessings…Elizabeth
November 28th, 2005 at 10:48
Paul,
Whatever pain whether physical or emotional it is always hard to deal with. God wil never leave you.
Footprints
One night a man had a dream.
He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; one belonged to him, and the other to the Lord.
When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. he noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life.
This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. “Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you’d walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that at the worst times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. How could you leave me when I needed you the most?”
The Lord replied ” My precious, precious child, I love you and would never leave you. During your times of suffering and when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried
you.”
Written by Mary Stephenson
He is there for you Paul. He is there
November 28th, 2005 at 18:39
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November 28th, 2005 at 19:24
Paul,
Helping others grow through our own pain is a writer’s gift from God.
Bless you,
Jan
November 28th, 2005 at 20:00
November 29th, 2005 at 02:54
OH so sorry…physical pain is hard too…lived a great many years in chronic pain….then had most of it cut out…but it is not easy.
Blessings and a prayer that you will be feeling better soon!
Elizabeth
December 12th, 2005 at 22:37