lenten journey, day 15 —
a prayer for the discouraged
This would be me today. Me and how many other millions (billions?) of other weary souls on this little blue dot spinning ceaselessly in the dark, vast universe? Even the air feels like it has weight today.Of course, along with discouragement I'm also feeling a good bit of guilt about feeling discouraged. It's not like I'm orphaned or widowed. I'm not living in poverty or afflicted by a terrible disease. I haven't lost a loved one or been beset by natural disaster. I'm not enslaved or at risk of being martyred for my faith. I'm not a lost soul looking for my true home. But...
Even ice cream didn't help.
Abba, don't let go. OK?
Amen.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” — Matthew 11:28-30
“My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.” — Psalm 119:28
posted by zephaniah3:17 at 5:01 PM
2 Comments:
God, the burden of this life is a tough mantle to bear. Lift us up God, help us cast off this world from our shoulders and let me take up your yoke, Rumn Ro'sh. Jelp us to know that we are doing your work on this earth and let us be encouraged by your presence. Let us rejoice in the fact that the tomb is empty, for it is a marvelous thought! We no longer bear the burden of our sin, for they are nailed to the cross! Yes Father, and hallelujah! For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever and ever.
Amen
And mom, I love you and you are important to me. Thank you.
Eamon...you're a genius face. I've never heard the name "Rumn Ro'sh, The One Who Lifts My Head". What an appropriate name for the God of all encouragement!
And thanks for the kind words. I love you, too. :-)
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