Lord, Do You Have A Minute
Posted: Sunday, September 07, 2008
by Susan Thom
Lord, I don't understand why I say I believe in You, and trust in Your wisdom, and yet, when things get rough, I get scared! I know You have my best interests at heart, and that You love me, and want my family and I to be well. I am convinced You have watched me grow from a young child, and You know my heart's spirit. It is without malice or intent to harm. This heart is filled with love and concern for my three beautiful children I have been Blessed with through Your wisdom and grace. I worry for their mental and physical health, knowing how hard it is for most adults to muddle through, nonetheless young adults. My apprehension is in large part due to the prices of everything these days, and how those prices will continue to rise. This puts our children at a deficit before they can break even. The same holds true for those of us with fixed incomes, or physical problems that prevent employment.
It might be that experiences of pain and emptiness have left me jaded, and afraid to turn the reins over to You, the all powerful. Maybe I am confused as to where my job ends, and You take over. I always have wanted to do things on my own! My persistence in some aspects of my life were fruitless, and yet, in others, they prospered. I guess the importance comes in deciding which aspects are in my best interest, while still serving You with a humble heart. Nothing is of my own doing, Your light keeps my soul warm, and reminds me that You are always there. So then, what is there to worry about? The mind seems disconnected from the soul. The mind is the one that worries, the heart is the one that feels secure, but the mind and heart conflict, and confuse me at times.
My mind tells me one thing, and I get nervous and frightened, and my heart sends a ray of Light through my body that makes me smile, and realize I am not alone. If I could just get the two to blend together and supply the strength I need to persevere in this World of uncertainty. I am moving forward in that direction, however, the path is difficult, and easily swayed. Problems that come and stay for awhile, and are worked through, ending in a good result, help in reaffirming my Faith. When things don't work out the way I want, I can accept that You, Lord, know better. However, the anticipation of what is to come, can affect my mental and physical body. I just can't seem to make that final leap of Faith.
Why is that, Lord? Whatever the reason, could You please help me realize what it is I need to change so I can wholeheartedly rely on Your Love, and trust what decisions you pass down to me? May I remember You first, and not last when a situation arises that I cannot handle alone. May I rejoice in Your infinite wisdom, and trust with complete abandon. May I give to You those problems that confuse and frustrate my mind, instead of always trying to do everything by myself. When I feel my shoulders warm and comforted, may I realize You sometimes send my Guardian angels to comfort and assist me. They try to let me know they are there, embracing me and giving me strength. Let me remember their touch and be aware more often, that they, too, are there to help.
My parents have passed, and I can feel them with me all the time. May they be allowed to hear my pleas, and stand behind me in my most troubling times. It certainly seems that Heaven would be the better choice of where to live, but I know I am not done on Earth as of yet. There is more for me to do, I can feel it. Following my heart will get me there, and in the meantime, I will try to be the best me I can be. Please give me the guidance to reach for You first, instead of being stubborn and independent. I am not timid about doing the work, I am just asking for the knowledge to know what is best, and how to achieve it. I know I have taken a lot of Your time, and there are others who need you as well, so I will sign off now, and trust in your love. Amen.
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Top-level comments on this article: (5 total)That was a very good prayer Susan. You are talking to God directly, may he answer all your wishes.Please log in to respond to this comment.
Hi Sue, I am joining you in this prayer. The beautiful thing about God is that he hears us all at the same time. Too big for me to fathom. Have a restful day. Love and hugs, tPlease log in to respond to this comment.hi t,thanks for reading and responding. there's a lot i can't fathom, like a billion, i remember in school they said you could not count to a billion in your lifetime.or forever, without beginning and without end?all my best to you,suePlease log in to respond to this comment.
Hi susan, of course mom and dad hears your plea and will stand alongside you in troubled times because this is what parents do, - just like you showing concern for your children, who in time know that they too have a mother who will be there for them in troubled times.KacyPlease log in to respond to this comment.hi kacy,i appreciate your rsponse, sorry it's late.i talk alot to my "soirit" guides,seems to help,my best,suePlease log in to respond to this comment.
Hi Sue!I am praying right along with you. Your prayer is the prayer of "Lord I believe, help my unbelief."God bless you always,Please log in to respond to this comment.
Susan, you need to be aware God is always right there beside you. He says quite distinctly his followers will not have an easy time of it here on earth. It is one of the signs that follow true believers. If you do a bible search you will see this is fact. Yet nothing comes to you that you cannot handle and if too rough he will intercede for you. Now we are looking past this life to the next. That is what believers call the blessed hope. When all tears will be wiped away. You may not understand God's purpose right now and I certainly don't at times in my life, but he does. Our job, take a day at a time and not look past that. Sue there is no easy answer just faith and believe. Easy to say for anyone not so easy to do. That is the race we are in. Not to falter. I pray for you and with you as well my friend. Robert. Remeber Paul "My Grace is sufficient for you'. PS: Good job as usual.Please log in to respond to this comment.hi robert,thank you for your response, i'm sorry it's late.i appreciate your wisdom, and taking the time to write it,my best toyou,suePlease log in to respond to this comment.
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