A cry from my heart

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DaveG

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Lord,
In the quiet moments of my life,
when the noise of the world fades away
and I am left alone with my thoughts and my heart,
I find myself reaching out to you with a depth of emotion
that words alone cannot express.
In those moments, I am acutely aware of how much I need you,
how much I long for your presence in my life.
Without you, I feel adrift in a vast and lonely sea.
The world around me may be bustling with activity,
filled with people and places, but without you, I am isolated,
disconnected, and utterly alone.
It's as if a part of me is missing,
a void that cannot be filled by anything or anyone else.
Without you, there is an emptiness in my soul,
a hollowness that echoes with the ache of longing.
My God, you are the anchor that holds me steady in the stormy seas of life.
When I am battered and bruised by the challenges and trials that come my way,
it is your presence that gives me strength and courage to persevere.
Your love is the lighthouse that guides me through the darkest of nights,
when I am lost and afraid, uncertain of the path ahead. Without you,
I am devastated, tossed about by the tumultuous waves of doubt and despair.
In those moments of despair,
I am reminded of the times when I have strayed from your path,
when I have turned my back on your love and grace.
I am reminded of the times
when I have allowed the cares of this world to consume me,
when I have placed my trust in the fleeting pleasures
and pursuits of this life rather than in you.
And in those moments, I am filled with regret and sorrow,
for I know that it is in you alone that I find true peace and fulfillment.
My God, you are my refuge and my strength,
my ever-present help in times of trouble.
When the storms of life rage around me,
when I am overwhelmed by the weight of my burdens,
it is your comforting presence that I turn to.
You are the source of my hope, the wellspring of my joy,
the light that shines in the darkness.
Without you, I am without hope, lost in the shadows of despair.
But with you, my God, there is always hope.
Your love is a beacon that pierces through the darkest clouds,
a ray of sunshine that breaks through the storm.
Your promises are a rock upon which I can build my life,
a foundation that will never crumble.
With you, I am never alone, never devastated beyond repair,
for your love and grace are boundless and unchanging.
My God, I thank you for your unwavering love,
for your endless patience and forgiveness.
I thank you for the countless times you have lifted me up when I have fallen,
for the times you have carried me through the trials and tribulations of life.
I thank you for the gift of your Son, Jesus Christ,
who gave his life for my redemption, for my salvation.
As I pour out my heart to you in this prayer,
I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude and humility.
I am humbled by the depth of your love,
by the sacrifice you made for me,
by the fact that you never give up on me,
no matter how many times I stumble and fall.
I am grateful for the hope and joy that you bring into my life,
for the peace that surpasses all understanding.
My God, as I continue on this journey of faith,
I pray that you would continue to draw me closer to you.
Help me to rely on you completely,
to trust in your goodness and your faithfulness.
Strengthen my faith, Lord, and help me to walk in your ways,
to live a life that is pleasing to you.
In those moments when I feel alone and devastated,
remind me of your presence.
Remind me that you are always with me,
that you will never leave me nor forsake me.
Fill me with your peace, your hope, and your love.
Help me to live each day in the knowledge of your grace and mercy,
and to share that grace and mercy with others.
My God, you are the center of my life, the source of my strength,
and the anchor of my soul. Without you, I am lost, but with you, I am found.
Without you, I am devastated, but with you, I am whole.
Without you, I am without hope, but with you, I have eternal hope.
Thank you, Lord, for your presence in my life, for your love that knows no bounds.
I offer this prayer to you with a heart filled with gratitude and love.

In your precious name, I pray.

Amen.