Prayer Request

Frustrated Girlfriend

Frustrated Girlfriend Please help me to not kill my boyfriend.When he leaves the toilet seat up,keep my voice from becoming shrill.When he responds to my conversation in cave man speak,keep my hand from hitting the back of his head.When he smells like a locker room,keep my requests for hygiene civil.When he gives me a gift that's really for him,keep my...

Choosing Life

Choosing Life So many times I hear myself scoff.“There’s no way that can be true.Too easy. Too nice. I’m no one’s mark.”Help me see that when I harden my heart,I close myself off to those around me,to the...

Clearer Vision

Clearer Vision Looking at the world the way it seems to beis such an exhausting endeavor.It takes a lot of energy to process the bad news,to deal with the crotchety co-workers,and to budget my time and talents.Re-train my mind so that I see what might be, first.Be with me as I look at what is and sift through itto find that kernel of...

Just Starting Out

Just Starting Out It used to be clear, the template for life wasgo to college, get a job, start a family.Now that there are no guarantees.Please guide me.Where do I turn now that nothing is clear?Help me find my forte, and land a job I love.Tell me it’s not impossible to look forward to getting up in the morning.Lead me to a c...

Miracle Grow

Miracle Grow This part is the tilling of fallow ground.The careful cultivation of the soil of my soul.What feels like a crisis grows into crowning glory.What looks like too much to bear is really just enough to bear fruit.You've brought me through so many things,

Also labeled: Ruth Williams, Request Prayer

All I Ask

All I Ask Food on the table.Heat for the winter months.A decent day's wage.Restful sleep, all the way through the night.Please provide for us...

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Road to Recovery

Road to Recovery My car is an extension of me;a mobile handbag, diner, office.Horsepower becomes speed of light;sunlight on mirror, reflecting bright.Car stickers play on my emotions.Distance, speed, torque, CD player, and radio.I even have a reserved parking spacethat is the envy of many.Help me get a GPS navigation system

Inspirational You

Inspirational You I pray for You to be with mein the moments I need inspirationto fulfill my life’s pathwaywith creative moments and joy.I know my journey consists ofmore than just monumental events,but is filled with day-to-day activitiesthat lead me to my greatest work.I find my joy and inspiration a...

Me in You

Me in You In the mirror, I see imperfections.I see skin not clear enough,a body not fit enough,a brain not smart enough,a wit not quick enough,a worker not strong enough,a person not valuable enough.Help me to see You in me,To see Your holy work exude from my being.You created me, and since You're divine and all,I've got to think that You didn't...

Heart's Desire

Heart's Desire Love is such an important theme in my life.It's the beat of my heart.  The spring in my step.It fills my home each day.  It drives me to give back to others.And yet, there's something...

Also labeled: Request Prayer, Ruth Williams

Silent Tears

Silent Tears I cannot heal woundsthat are cleverly concealed.I cannot answer questionsdisguised behind painful smiles.I ask You for the gift of comforting words.Help me to demonstrate love,give hope and provide comfortin Your children's dark times.

Balance of Love

Balance of Love I know You designed me for this—To be self-aware,self-soothing, self-knowledgeable.Like all of Your cleverly-crafted creatures,I am designed to protect and sustain myself.But please help me get this thing under control.I'm losing command of this mechanism,swinging dangerously close to self-everything,losing c...

In My Own Words

In My Own Words Thank you for accepting my words,for opening Your armsto the sloppy child I am,my voice tripping and stutteringover a limited vocabulary,a warped perspective,an inconsistent temperament.Please help me acceptthat Your holiness is here to cover...

Fear

Fear I believe love conquers all,but today I am full of fear and anxiety.I feel like the most overlookedwoman in the world.Help me to know Your courageous love.Remove this fear from me,so that I may accomplish Your will.Live in me, speak to me, rescue me.Today, won't you deliver me with love?

The Daily Scoop

The Daily Scoop Mystics find meaning in the minutiae of our daily doings,but I've...

Also labeled: Request Prayer, Ruth Williams

Faulty Connection

Faulty Connection Hello?Are You there?I could really use an answer;a sign of some sort.I beg of you — speak loudly.Drop the sky on my head...whatever it takes.You know I value Your judgmentabove all others.Let me know Your will.I long to do it,with a free and loving heart.I'm listening.I will always listen for...

Kill 'em with Kindness

Kill 'em with Kindness The next time some crazy driver cuts me off in traffic,help me to lay off the horn.The next time my boss requires me to come in on my day off,help me to remember it's money in my pocket and avoid the urge to spit in the coffee. The next time my mother tells me I look tired,help remind me...

Brick by Brick

Brick by Brick Help me be the wise woman,the woman who builds her homebrick by brick, memory by memory.Help me to realize when I am tearing downthese carefully constructed wallswith harsh words or harmful habits.With Your help,I can love myself as You love me.With Your help,I can look at my mistakes

Feeling Lonely

Feeling Lonely My mornings of sorroware shrouded in pain.This "ideal" lifestyleis crumbling into dust.Hope is shattered.Life has implodedinto the sands of time. Tears like crystal ball snowflakesfleck with happinesstwirling with the forcesof false emotion,as myriad feelingsreflect on mirrorsdulled by...

Homework Blues

Homework Blues I have four tests this week I haven't studied for.I've been terrible about going to class altogether.I'm not always the smartest kid,and I approach procrastination like it's my career.As I saunter up to this daunting mountain of classwork,Give me an energy jolt, similar to an Adderall.Help me to focus and absorb this...