problems

Most Understanding Lord, my human nature often leads me into occasions of sin.  You know each situation and judge me based on the difficulties I face in overcoming it.  What matters most to You is my sincerity and perseverance in overcoming each temptation.  Before I can ever subdue my weaknesses, I must want to change … Read more

Have mercy on me, O Lord.  Blot out my transgressions … wash away my iniquity … and, cleanse me from my sins.  You have had a front row seat to my struggles in overcoming sin.  Only You possess the power necessary to release me from the shackles I find myself bound to today.  I understand … Read more

Most Triumphant Lord, I implore Your help in defeating the sinful yearnings of my flesh.  You came, suffered, died, were buried and rose from the dead to set me free from sin and my fleshly weaknesses.  The gift of freedom that You gave me was not for me to do whatever I wanted to do … Read more

Most Caring Lord, it is consoling to know that because You suffered and were tempted, as a human, You understand the things I go through.  In Your compassion, You help me through my struggles.  Realizing that You suffered and faced trials, like me, helps me face mine.  Because You relate to my anguish, You are … Read more

I praise and glorify You, My Strong Defender, for in the midst of my calamities and distress You have heard my cries and come to my rescue.  Though troubles and heartache have tried to drown me in sorrow, You have been there to hold my hand and speak words of comfort.  I was surrounded by … Read more

Dear Loving Lord, in those times when I feel like there’s a target on my back and the things I thought couldn’t get worse have become a flood drowning me … my instinct is to come running to You.  When I stray from the straight and narrow not knowing where I am, I can ask … Read more

Most Patient Teacher, I’ve come to see that accepting what life throws at me is like swimming into a large wave.  When I go swimming in the ocean and a large wave comes toward me, it seems bigger than it really is and I forget to simply duck under it or float over the top … Read more