Lord, I come to you, with so many thoughts, running through my mind. These are times of such turmoil, for so many, in so many ways. I shed tears for past events, for those lost to us, for those in pain, I seek your comfort, and the way to share the warmth of Your comfort, and the words to express to others, all that needs to be said. I need guidance Lord, to step outside myself, and to share with others, showing my faith, my belief in You, the knowlege that all glory goes to You, and the amazing power of prayer. Show me Lord, what it is you need of me, to be the best I can be, that by my conduct, I will quietly stand firm. Lord, there is such pain around me, people in poor health, so many struggling daily to cope with life, people lost in broken dreams, longing for happiness, but fear stops them from change, losing sight of the power of love. I pray Lord, for those souls, that they may know Your touch is there for them, through faith, hope and love. Lord help us to be accountable, for the things we do, not blaming circumstances on others, or events that have ocurred, but the choices we have made. Teach us life is our gift, to be a sparkling light, through You as you would have us do, not to be tarnished, without the glow you intended. Teach us the ways of love and compassion, to be shared through, friendship, parent to child, between a man and a woman, neighbor to neighbor, brother to brother, sister to sister, acting in faith and love, not sit in judgment, or turn away from them, but to be there in all ways we can. Teach us to discern all aspects of life, right from wrong, good from evil, love from hate, with the knowledge that, this is what You ask of us. Teach us to appreciate each and every blessings, given to us each day, the simply beauty of a sunrise, the touch of a child, the comfort of a smile, or the caring extention of ourselves to another, so much of this, taken for granted, turned away from, or sadly of all go unrecognized. Teach us Lord, each day is a new beginning, full of promise of what can be, affording each of us, a new chance. Thank you Lord, for the graces you give, to all of us, showing your tender mercy, and unconditional love. I pray all will know, all things are possible, if they hold close, the love You hold for, each and every one of us, that we seek Your light, never the darkness, forever wrapped in Your love, safe and protected. Thank you Lord, thank you Jesus. Amen
By the grace of God, Artwork and writing by SilkFire