Written by Patricia Van Gorder, a contemporary author. This is an excerpt from her book “Pebbles of Prayer and Ponderings.”
When circumstances press me and suffocate hope and trust, rescue me Lord. Release me from all doubt; increase my faith. Breathe Your Spirit deep into my soul. I long to be still before You, and yet distractions draw me away. My mind dwells on things that don’t matter. I find my heart steeped in sadness for those I know who are suffering. I am anxious trying to meet commitments and deadlines. Be patient with me, Lord. I turn to You, trusting You with loving confidence. And when I do, all that cripples my spirit begins to dissipate. I am victorious over hopelessness and misery. I know you hear me, Lord. You love me and want the best for me. And so I face this day knowing that You are with me. Praise You, Lord!
For you were buried with Christ when you were baptized. And with Him you were raised to new life because you trusted the mighty power of God, who raised Christ from the dead. [Colossians 2:12]
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