I see this every day, Lord. The widow, the immigrant, and the orphan. How they fall victim to vile people! The evildoers seek to exterminate them. The arrogant assume you do not see and do not care. But they are as senseless as they are selfish. Does the Lord who crafted the human eye not also see [...]
Tag Archives: Suffering
Prayer from Psalm 88: Dark Friendship
by Chris on 06. Dec, 2011 in Blog, Growth
This entry is part 88 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms
Lord, each moment I am mourning. I’m crying around the clock. Why? Because you’ve abandoned me. Like everyone else, you have left me. I’m flat on my back. Both feet in the grave. Lord, bring an end to this nightmare. Because right now darkness is my only friend.
Prayer from Psalm 86: Overflow
by Chris on 30. Nov, 2011 in Blog, Growth
This entry is part 86 of 158 in the series Prayers from the Psalms
Lord, my troubles overflow. I am discouraged. I am distressed. But your love also overflows. You are caring. You are compassionate. As a result, my trust now overflows. I am safe. I am secure. [image]
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