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April 19 Wednesday Weeping

The grief in my heart

In my first weeping post, I let you know my thoughts on lament here. And I talked about the importance of the Psalms. It is my hope to create space each week to bring our sorrows before our Father and one another.

How I’m hurting

It upsets me to see godly people duck confrontation because they don’t want to hurt feelings, and so the truth of Jesus becomes obscured and hidden.

I am really sad when I am that person who turns from confrontation.

I am disgusted at how the sin of anger can permeate every area of my life.

I am mourning the senseless escalation of violence.

I grieve for Christians around the world as they face shunning, prison, murder, terror and other acts of violence at the hands of evil, wicked people simply for their belief in Jesus.

I hate hidden deceit; Lies that move in shadows.

It hurts to educate my children on the reality of the world they live in.

I lament broken families.

I cry for the mothers who have children on a path to destruction. Lord, help them!

A Prayer, based on Psalm 61

Hear me cry to You, Father, pay attention to my prayer. I will cry to You from the end of the earth, especially when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me further into You, for You are a rock much higher than I. You have been a shelter and refuge for me; a strong tower protecting me from the enemy. I will abide in You forever, and I will trust in the shelter You have provided for me in Jesus. You, Lord, have heard all of my promises. You have given me the inheritance with the righteous. I will abide before You forever because you preserve me with Your mercy and truth. So, I will praise Your name forever through song that I may daily serve in Your Presence.

Amen.

What do you lament? Leave a comment below.

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