Thursday, July 10, 2008

Praying when experiencing Frustration

Some of the most difficult times for me to pray is when I am very frustrated, even though intellectually i know this is when I need to pray the most, it is still some of the most difficult times to pray. So today, while I am personally frustrated about a myriad of things, I will offer this prayer, perhaps you too are frustrated about things. Join me as we pray for peace and patience and discernment.

"Dear Lord, today I am very frustrated by the things going on in my life that you know about, I feel bombarded and overwhelmed at times, I need some assurance that what I am doing is the right things. The decisions I am making are true and correct. I need you to embrace me and give me some knowledge and peace that all will be OK. It is during these times Lord, that I need to feel you and see you more clearly in my life. Help me to not feel overwhelmed but take assurance in you and know that you are with me, especially during these times. When I feel the most distant is when you are the closest. Let me know you are here, and even though I may feel overwhelmed by life, to take comfort in the knowledge that your grace is sufficient and that the things that overwhelm me are in your hands. In your name I pray. Amen"

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