Most Tender-hearted Lord, troubles without number surround me. Sorrow has overtaken my life and tears fill my eyes so I cannot see my way forward. I search desperately for relief and safety. I have been overcome with grief and search for consolation. I am frantic to find relief from the scary thoughts that permeate my mind. My mind is in a fog and the demons of fear and worry hound me day and night. When I had someone to count on, I felt safe and protected. But that life has been snuffed out like the flame of a candle by the wind. I need to be lifted out of my doldrums and have hope for my life going forward. Darkness surrounds me and I have a need for someone to show me my way. When death clouds my road ahead and leaves me confused, I am desperate for answers and need to hear assuring words. Help me find a way to move on with my life for I feel numb and unable to make decisions.
Take my hand and lead me. I find myself surrounded with troubles and I need Your help to move on. Save me with Your truth for I am drowning in a sea of despair and hopelessness. I have never needed You more than I need You today. The words of friends and relatives try to soothe the sorrow I am feeling, but I know that You have the words that can bring me forgiveness for past wrongs and give me the peace I need. You made an invitation to Your Apostles to “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” I need such a place and I am confident that You can lead me to it. Help me get past the barriers that have kept us apart so that I too can find the way to Your peace. Your directions are always the best and I am reassured in Your promise not to abandon me under any circumstances. I know that I am teachable and can be taught Your ways so I can get on the right path.
What I need is a strong foundation upon which to build my life. Someone/something I can cling to and build a life that will stand up against the storms of life. I feel very lonely and abandoned right now and that life is not fair. But, if I open my heart to You, You can come in and give me the hope and the confidence that I lack. I have sought the things of the world to make me happy and feel fulfilled, but right now they are like sand. I try to cling to them to gain strength and hope but they slip right through my fingers. I look to them to lift me up, but they have no power. My life seems empty and so do I. Help me to accept You and those You send to comfort me. Being a man of sorrows yourself, I know that You feel mine. Lead me and guide me in the way I am to go, and I know I will be able to leave this valley of darkness in which I find myself. And it’s in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!!
John 14:5 Lord, we don’t know where You are going, so how can I know the way?