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June 7 Wednesday Weeping

ByShannon

My complaint

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 to bring our sorrows before our Father and one another.

Reality hurts

How am I supposed to raise my children in this broken world?

Really? A month of the year set aside for sexual pride? I’m so disgusted!

How am I so forgetful when it comes to spiritual truths? Something that feels new today is in my journal from a year ago. Is that normal?

Why do I sometimes want to hold on to my hurts so badly?

Why is it so hard to obey You in some things? Can I ever learn to trust You completely?

Is there any way to hurry up the sanctification process? I’m really tired of dealing with the same old sins and terrible habits.

How should I handle rejection? I’m either tempted to shame or to wear it as a badge of honor.

Could You be clearer on Your plan for my life? I am often so confused!

A Prayer, based on Psalm 28

O Lord, it’s to You I am calling out; please my Rock, don’t be deaf to me. If You’re silent to me, I become like those who go down to the pit. Hear my voice and my pleas for mercy when I cry to You for help and when I lift up my hands in worship to You. Don’t drag me off with the wicked, with those who evildoers, who speak peace with their neighbors while evil is in their hearts. Give to them according to their work and according to the evil of their deeds! Give to them according to the work of their hands; render them their just reward. They don’t regard Your works any longer, and so You will tear them down and refuse to build them up.

I bless your name, Lord! You have heard my voice and my pleas for mercy. You are my Strength and my Shield; my heart trusts in You and I am helped. My heart exults and I give thanks to You with my song.

Lord, You are the Strength of Your people; You are the saving refuge of Your anointed. Oh, save Your people and bless Your heritage! Be their Shepherd and carry them forever!

Amen.

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