It’s
times like this Lord
I’m
reminded of the brokenness of this world
It’s
hard to know what to pray
Or
how to pray
What
can I do
Being
so very far away
Let
them be aware of Your nearness
Your
presences guiding them through each day
Give
them strength when they grow weary
In
unseen ways, You help them to carry their heavy burdens
In
ways, both big and small
Reveal
Your tender mercies
Bring
to remembrance a hymn or Scripture verse
That
stokes the fires of faith within
A
timely phone call from family or friends
Just
to listen so they know someone cares
Bring
to mind Christ Jesus the Lord
At
the right hand of the Father interceding for them
When
grief and sadness overwhelm them
Holy
Spirit translate their groaning into prayer
Their
tears are precious to You
You
note each one that falls and hold them in a bottle
For
the mind that is failing
Allow
moments of clarity each day
Though
they may forget everything else
Let
them never, no never, forget their God
Their
suffering is great
I
can’t help but ask how long O Lord
I
find assurance in knowing You have numbered our days
You
know our end from the beginning
You
have promised when this life is over
Your
saints will be welcomed home in the loving arms of their Savior
In
heaven there will be no more tears, sorrow, sickness or death
Until
then Lord, bring them through this broken world
Susan
Wachtel
February
11, 2018
